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 538935 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 538975 epoch_slot_no: 20575 block_no: 538909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-26 16:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeed9eb9f13a733a36da8a8b3be0780dc87842d5d198a2e5e6a2221d93b96f0f7Block Operator
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