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 798990 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 799045 epoch_slot_no: 21445 block_no: 798952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1190 time: 2018-03-27 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x413ec5d24ac90365c7b6edee7372e92d7a9cd6c87ccea5490319e8c879b73928Block Operator
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