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 1539872 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1540118 epoch_slot_no: 6518 block_no: 1539799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1426 time: 2018-09-15 09:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15d8502c06b45bb37a60a2b599285571fd06fda6920ba65126d233fcd39eb4b8Block Operator
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