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 794178 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794233 epoch_slot_no: 16633 block_no: 794140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-03-26 18:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d6609f37a4fcf158512b95579b5c88d1be800ad5a83d4c7a11576b39a57113eBlock Operator
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