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 538881 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 538921 epoch_slot_no: 20521 block_no: 538855 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2154 time: 2018-01-26 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc2de2158304a107cdc0b329b4678b8e38a8283ef2b91887ed496c1c85f0011aBlock Operator
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