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 1534917 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1535161 epoch_slot_no: 1561 block_no: 1534844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-14 06:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c045dd30310355e02582e42815cf32c2be2918c9546847622a6678332cc8edfBlock Operator
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