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 1540695 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1540941 epoch_slot_no: 7341 block_no: 1540622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-15 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x974222bd17141d04d7d79f135642fafe1edb2a56f4bfa06ed77e6b6ce45aabf3Block Operator
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