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 796669 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 796724 epoch_slot_no: 19124 block_no: 796631 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-27 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f8de1d2a301ff63a26693f396bdfe8e25e3d0a52665126ec29a9e3c95a3f0d0Block Operator
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