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 788444 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 788499 epoch_slot_no: 10899 block_no: 788406 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2018-03-25 10:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72c94fb1dceb567c73f9cd6c201fbb78114a9b5a50b0c96986d08a0aecef352fBlock Operator
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