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 791036 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 791091 epoch_slot_no: 13491 block_no: 790998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-03-26 00:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x467af0e9b71001ec16400ddf60e2a2ab9f2e256aa27d1259d821dfa5cdf0d3a6Block Operator
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