A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 787690 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 787745 epoch_slot_no: 10145 block_no: 787652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1297 time: 2018-03-25 06:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4a1a4c3cbc02562cdefa1ce070a180c0ba9d72946cefcb9b695a2e8929e6fc0Block Operator
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