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 791588 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 791643 epoch_slot_no: 14043 block_no: 791550 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-26 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe73c45c3e578472a7a6d9c4df911e38cb0fadd8972e6d109d25a28ac0b27da68Block Operator
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