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 1536544 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1536790 epoch_slot_no: 3190 block_no: 1536471 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2018-09-14 15:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad17ca16142fb10b7c22068fd8c2db7cd497609897f1b841dd418013588985ddBlock Operator
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