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 798590 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798645 epoch_slot_no: 21045 block_no: 798552 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-27 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb691ffe97efa5fd4ce9186a6cc9903bc10fa55f12100ee46283b9025742194abBlock Operator
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