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 791442 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 791497 epoch_slot_no: 13897 block_no: 791404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1081 time: 2018-03-26 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x810451b106e8cb16fabe2959b2436dc2a6de7ca9edd5e49ab108f008f069837fBlock Operator
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