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 798600 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798655 epoch_slot_no: 21055 block_no: 798562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-27 18:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6703a26214f55444c9d0243bfb6e46dd27a5317075ee63ef21b3eb3583298b50Block Operator
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