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 788790 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 788845 epoch_slot_no: 11245 block_no: 788752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2018-03-25 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe827c6167dd87ba8f63193a0f8d0920f7e5bf5be2ac5ceaf37e75fb7a9b825d2Block Operator
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