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 794168 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794223 epoch_slot_no: 16623 block_no: 794130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-03-26 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd303ac00431402578c191d3d6293cf7faf667d102fcc2968b30d4bb3565204abBlock Operator
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