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 538009 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 538048 epoch_slot_no: 19648 block_no: 537983 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-26 10:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd55431c2236957677982d01a47113f954e6f9eb487e943651c8d24ddf86fd868Block Operator
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