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 1535763 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536007 epoch_slot_no: 2407 block_no: 1535690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1111 time: 2018-09-14 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8ab0b7ee416941c947509e4c82d0e5df2b67e2ae3e540ae15337d7f57514a7fBlock Operator
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