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 793631 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 793686 epoch_slot_no: 16086 block_no: 793593 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-26 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d50986c3ebff423fb8de4823e4cf6797acd2a02d9167e0714299a6af1183d3bBlock Operator
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