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 792998 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 793053 epoch_slot_no: 15453 block_no: 792960 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3161 time: 2018-03-26 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd24abbbf7002c355e36c5c67c652eeae3b8c0b6f056f6c2ca59383e07aeca52dBlock Operator
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