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 1537530 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1537776 epoch_slot_no: 4176 block_no: 1537457 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1541 time: 2018-09-14 20:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8941431f0ee7313d4e9b7880e012a7d55ef60a7a442e6b8f19304b3a0b704e14Block Operator
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