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 1536065 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536309 epoch_slot_no: 2709 block_no: 1535992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1197 time: 2018-09-14 12:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7319d4d4463540e8234bf6f503fa5ba4527fb90106ec67448d9beaa69e00d7e9Block Operator
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