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 795519 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 795574 epoch_slot_no: 17974 block_no: 795481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2199 time: 2018-03-27 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x285d9a5d5ab6016f6beec15683c36d86ad5dfe16c6d80e8a5cc948667e29d0d5Block Operator
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