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 797072 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 797127 epoch_slot_no: 19527 block_no: 797034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-27 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb230bfc876290cd30ee001e585f0ac4d02568aa2fb51d65c3ff670880372d092Block Operator
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