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 793554 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 793609 epoch_slot_no: 16009 block_no: 793516 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2790 time: 2018-03-26 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82724e67468182c8f1acda7c12e8eb6fc98ccf44e0505ba0f64ae99d368c784bBlock Operator
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