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 1540961 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1541207 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 1540888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1337 time: 2018-09-15 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b78d0da9cfa3f8108bc058fb678541b6624b3f1aed14a2461352303eab8db58Block Operator
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