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 1534936 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1535180 epoch_slot_no: 1580 block_no: 1534863 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1287 time: 2018-09-14 06:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79b63d05197125459c9c9f3ccd8f550381642ac194db059284c8e4605a3e25caBlock Operator
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