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 794249 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794304 epoch_slot_no: 16704 block_no: 794211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1166 time: 2018-03-26 18:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x645efaae0fae236e9f171f4ba335d7199c0c338ce52c3e62452b84053b1a6fc3Block Operator
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