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 1536971 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1537217 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 1536898 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2465 time: 2018-09-14 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x107961a10f015e9bfda25fcefc727b718704c0d0e9d80e71f99bbb35d94fbadfBlock Operator
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