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 1538230 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1538476 epoch_slot_no: 4876 block_no: 1538157 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 984 time: 2018-09-15 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28ca1adaff46bf94f69cb637e57fa4f70e429cb713ba4a9ceeb59d65242e1f77Block Operator
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