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 1537433 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1537679 epoch_slot_no: 4079 block_no: 1537360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1111 time: 2018-09-14 20:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93bb3874945ac52b122c8b83bd57c4949e17dafaef0d3ebc0a65ef52f1bc9b5cBlock Operator
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