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 24796 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24806 epoch_slot_no: 3206 block_no: 24793 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 912 time: 2017-09-29 15:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61dca97833931b0a5e7429628004d682e76de6f0c67fdec6e327e570c0c9b05cBlock Operator
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