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 794623 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794678 epoch_slot_no: 17078 block_no: 794585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-26 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda1cc551a7ddb05bc933b95247809c4875eac14692aaead5d5ea19953ae435b5Block Operator
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