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 1535731 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1535975 epoch_slot_no: 2375 block_no: 1535658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1455 time: 2018-09-14 10:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84f43b068aff0a92709b0ad185501c69e52116f9ceeb20810540ccbd0b679e3cBlock Operator
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