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 538349 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 538388 epoch_slot_no: 19988 block_no: 538323 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1190 time: 2018-01-26 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xade1d146a9d5ff980bd23e0e31986b928f081839fdc5b5b3cc55dc51b7268661Block Operator
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