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 1538572 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1538818 epoch_slot_no: 5218 block_no: 1538499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-09-15 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b03c5f080f44138e865c1a75fd8587c4a43547d7995bafb26c22d29e27a3daeBlock Operator
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