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 798006 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798061 epoch_slot_no: 20461 block_no: 797968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-27 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a673d86a34225e16d2c6c1268eaccf13505d72975b66df78b0fd352b2b3d48eBlock Operator
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