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 794694 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794749 epoch_slot_no: 17149 block_no: 794656 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1166 time: 2018-03-26 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12ede0f366622d8cb010065c499e4de7a3589a3a6364cdabe9ca1d9a38a7b29eBlock Operator
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