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 1537705 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1537951 epoch_slot_no: 4351 block_no: 1537632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1237 time: 2018-09-14 21:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3c2b550b34fbd37dd90719bc59695fd14d62d8c5d31ff70ca46904786fd747eBlock Operator
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