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 794604 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794659 epoch_slot_no: 17059 block_no: 794566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1894 time: 2018-03-26 20:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c01c542a95af6d365d12174f75763a3e1719a4fd4b0db76fc9e114ae0c34108Block Operator
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