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 1534397 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1534641 epoch_slot_no: 1041 block_no: 1534324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2114 time: 2018-09-14 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea68e5687b8e0120636cd84a6c0710c586ece1a6e4b8fec17156b1fcb4c8f739Block Operator
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