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 788716 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 788771 epoch_slot_no: 11171 block_no: 788678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-25 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0e95b7c2b256656283497a6a6607992c8c65c11be6e8f9ba0f6c3c4142e1cdeBlock Operator
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