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 793732 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 793787 epoch_slot_no: 16187 block_no: 793694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2018-03-26 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e39cf119dbf87f52ac900b449af95ed39c732a680abae4827779618bec863b1Block Operator
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