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 1539415 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1539661 epoch_slot_no: 6061 block_no: 1539342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-15 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc49fecc6837081813499d7a213446a9bddf147cf30490665ae52a5b62b051d4cBlock Operator
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