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 78840 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 78864 epoch_slot_no: 14064 block_no: 78835 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1355 time: 2017-10-12 03:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51edf98c7279923020a9e318928541be79a35d88375d7b0ba8fe76bf1a0fdfedBlock Operator
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