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 1536791 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1537037 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 1536718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3895 time: 2018-09-14 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a98e6ed88b1adb937c51012a9f4c80669637da23ca126e0f8b2abf7d6dd8e09Block Operator
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