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 538449 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 538489 epoch_slot_no: 20089 block_no: 538423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2691 time: 2018-01-26 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d9be51dc1d35f2e809ef740f395d142af3979fa02975e1e6c4b4cfed95753e4Block Operator
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