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 797924 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 797979 epoch_slot_no: 20379 block_no: 797886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-27 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfa8129567c34991a6c1aaf4cc70fa16e6d4929bd21b8a35abe9e66a39da5a76Block Operator
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