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 793406 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 793461 epoch_slot_no: 15861 block_no: 793368 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1335 time: 2018-03-26 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72005c8018de407495f38c5e3d9c96a3b3b2de261ca908753a19a5d989dfc756Block Operator
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