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 1537871 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1538117 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 1537798 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4408 time: 2018-09-14 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9e5ffb36077bb2da3b87837f3ba4d9ff7ee47dfeb5f21dcb3d7cb429e5c9243Block Operator
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