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 799569 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 799623 epoch_slot_no: 423 block_no: 799530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1279 time: 2018-03-28 00:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2ae3fd226a018320ec78b6772507cb3200b7d77a7d4147e68c0690e1b5f8af6Block Operator
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