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 1536735 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536981 epoch_slot_no: 3381 block_no: 1536662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1619 time: 2018-09-14 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3eb8442b5200f6b3dfa60c37ee0d711dec5cf632853c6c24cf03ad303387cd7dBlock Operator
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