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 792457 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 792512 epoch_slot_no: 14912 block_no: 792419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-03-26 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9138caf92da88f732cdd5ac95883e96fa8bf696768ae25529f0cd6191d44d7f8Block Operator
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