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 538195 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 538234 epoch_slot_no: 19834 block_no: 538169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2018-01-26 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81fa0149580752dd9e847b6dcf1b5f7f15966225638d0569b7a3bd761ae4f084Block Operator
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