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 1538511 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1538757 epoch_slot_no: 5157 block_no: 1538438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-09-15 02:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e75440dfcef1168be698d9761c9ab19a71ffeba4dc020a36485e59758992cbdBlock Operator
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