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 1538591 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1538837 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 1538518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2432 time: 2018-09-15 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ea0a756ba9fdc05eb6ebec77edca76c2b04a7439e368db2fbfc8e45cb0f9a26Block Operator
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