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 1539311 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1539557 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 1539238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2972 time: 2018-09-15 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb408b29d7a3782d3a1f5895536348c2cc3fed24a562bdd8fd479062cba5e14dcBlock Operator
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