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 795631 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 795686 epoch_slot_no: 18086 block_no: 795593 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-27 02:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a8538c0003499f47e2b48835575d23b704c41ec25e2cc885603c999dcd09db1Block Operator
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