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 1536217 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536463 epoch_slot_no: 2863 block_no: 1536144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-14 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b42798c5f8d9325218d1ac7cb35c2b13a41e49f5bf6bdfcbf758d14c29762f6Block Operator
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