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 1537861 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1538107 epoch_slot_no: 4507 block_no: 1537788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-09-14 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5a1f61228d86c532438f6cfb42d4d749f7a4c983b6c02a852e153a3c1148b08Block Operator
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