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 794582 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794637 epoch_slot_no: 17037 block_no: 794544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2018-03-26 20:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcd4ffd60103e62fac0c36f7993ecc0f1f722d0c986384c33d71cc7c6fbc3795Block Operator
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