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 798942 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 798997 epoch_slot_no: 21397 block_no: 798904 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-27 20:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e84a2ba6cc0a33d02c82b490399ed53a9b5e0457a0a549ae94db9d407e7575bBlock Operator
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