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 538795 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 538835 epoch_slot_no: 20435 block_no: 538769 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1633 time: 2018-01-26 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x228b1f58590150aca3a62fcc38334975713b195c99b5eb7f65e9ee06f42064faBlock Operator
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