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 793405 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 793460 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 793367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2040 time: 2018-03-26 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bff23792650318da3431240c20573bc166bc3809560046f62521d7fcc36178fBlock Operator
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