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 1538889 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1539135 epoch_slot_no: 5535 block_no: 1538816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-09-15 04:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8412ef2b26ab38823b7e65a8441870f3e427a05162a6b11805b4ad59df8918eBlock Operator
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