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 1538004 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1538250 epoch_slot_no: 4650 block_no: 1537931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1237 time: 2018-09-14 23:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x866e21f16f591c5dc141d47ee1c02ff5ecf754651ae1fa128c41f51e606d0e41Block Operator
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