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 787824 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 787879 epoch_slot_no: 10279 block_no: 787786 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2018-03-25 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0feb4ba28c1596fefefb78733fc9484d952c85d8595330d632f8abe6c91cc6f1Block Operator
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