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 789664 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 789719 epoch_slot_no: 12119 block_no: 789626 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-25 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21bf1121e7d627240c4e15e3e42a164b4b5c95121e88048512d4d911b5bac3f6Block Operator
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