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 1539671 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1539917 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 1539598 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2611 time: 2018-09-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x743155c9b6eef857e870161bafe47026fba7e9891b2aa80365f335593bdf430fBlock Operator
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