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 538026 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 538065 epoch_slot_no: 19665 block_no: 538000 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-26 10:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x326357081ec40bd58849a5a72a277ca63ee0e3a72afc6fa3b68c2695a2e0609eBlock Operator
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