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 788184 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 788239 epoch_slot_no: 10639 block_no: 788146 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1563 time: 2018-03-25 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x404e2759a7be72ab0574e8f45306e70f830ee2a13141f0c372fa7ac52355b0d5Block Operator
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