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 788035 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 788090 epoch_slot_no: 10490 block_no: 787997 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-25 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41c42eeb9d61ab3ac3689c6dbdff4dfd4fca398bfa3d630a57cbe60c648ccbd1Block Operator
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