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 798039 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 798094 epoch_slot_no: 20494 block_no: 798001 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2807 time: 2018-03-27 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0c23997bb32fc2d9de39d7790fb45160e08d52f10edb08c5a5829d53c1ca905Block Operator
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