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 1538694 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1538940 epoch_slot_no: 5340 block_no: 1538621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-15 03:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d46f82bc64bb338e76f1e87ea90e7904061c743b558760669d67f08cc3ce10fBlock Operator
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