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 1537289 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1537535 epoch_slot_no: 3935 block_no: 1537216 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2018-09-14 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1bcbc150f9a76f583d7a9ea08ae498302d45c47af26d87ca87b0ab2140b2efbBlock Operator
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