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 797394 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 797449 epoch_slot_no: 19849 block_no: 797356 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1567 time: 2018-03-27 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0356ba62998470fd11a13f51607cff75b9289e2e773e92b758eecabd3f368388Block Operator
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