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 1536528 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536774 epoch_slot_no: 3174 block_no: 1536455 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1443 time: 2018-09-14 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dcad04358aca1db9f8068aa0b5c4782d2c37a3960e954c77a267814cf4d5b70Block Operator
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