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 797957 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798012 epoch_slot_no: 20412 block_no: 797919 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-03-27 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x222c935be2f025e1e910f7fdfcea91cd495ef114c2b8a7124a1b20492a723908Block Operator
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