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 796637 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 796692 epoch_slot_no: 19092 block_no: 796599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-27 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49d2a1442150aa4ebb5f7ff9cb9533b59e3427558485802e8a2a08f03931c04fBlock Operator
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