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 1535893 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1536137 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 1535820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3537 time: 2018-09-14 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e1e4c0898d44b2b08d887fc31cf1ecd5cb8b76e5b727cdb22b0b37da5b0fe60Block Operator
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