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 788992 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 789047 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 788954 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2018-03-25 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe90cae9f619454ba4252825a99d83a83462b2a99fb04d534e4b1b57ff6c836e5Block Operator
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