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 789969 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 790024 epoch_slot_no: 12424 block_no: 789931 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2018-03-25 18:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd9bba5e7d290ab7617a50af0cfcd26a0e6e899926a5acaea0ae50c6a0caa0c7Block Operator
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