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 798011 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798066 epoch_slot_no: 20466 block_no: 797973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-03-27 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf23488274b415b39145b9bfcf333746380ac8df26f94d4d67f54367e6fd1ac7dBlock Operator
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