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 1536655 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536901 epoch_slot_no: 3301 block_no: 1536582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1455 time: 2018-09-14 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae29ec25d92a131089c6b4d21d7b50a95b99fd1a4133bf990d56194a77606d60Block Operator
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