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 1541932 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1542178 epoch_slot_no: 8578 block_no: 1541859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1938 time: 2018-09-15 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4de008b1e182b2e0c80174037d64bcd5a0756f8f5f1da7fdc8cc3cec3385742cBlock Operator
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