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 797973 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798028 epoch_slot_no: 20428 block_no: 797935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-27 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51dc3d0abbd53e7245f07dc2d2f77522002368c91bfcb7a9b23a3b0862d2cf7fBlock Operator
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