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 788170 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 788225 epoch_slot_no: 10625 block_no: 788132 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3074 time: 2018-03-25 08:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ccb1845971f9e48dfa49529ed20b28e7b8cfd83541ae204b4fa4ebeca11c865Block Operator
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