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 798228 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798283 epoch_slot_no: 20683 block_no: 798190 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-27 16:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ed5bf0553449438de113edb0fc0143d6add1824c5b436f6a68ee65f80095832Block Operator
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