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 788171 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 788226 epoch_slot_no: 10626 block_no: 788133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2018-03-25 08:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x286a85e3d79b8aaa656f4458e40a40c27543dd3075b92c2120c11fc313c717aeBlock Operator
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