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 538285 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 538324 epoch_slot_no: 19924 block_no: 538259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-26 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c43d5f3a169eb18b3e62168a54a493d25688096da2f8590f6376cda8674a9c2Block Operator
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