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 1539237 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1539483 epoch_slot_no: 5883 block_no: 1539164 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2018-09-15 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x984efaeca2606e0da2ed66ad0914617863e8447a9f75b923244781710666b5e6Block Operator
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