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 1536450 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536696 epoch_slot_no: 3096 block_no: 1536377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1283 time: 2018-09-14 14:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5328d5e75107e1f38f06b65d8fb271b49cd277778e8f61feead4aa5d6361ad8Block Operator
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