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 538998 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 539038 epoch_slot_no: 20638 block_no: 538972 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1736 time: 2018-01-26 16:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75b2a4bb474492ff5e1842cfe85a6c12b8f0d8740dd491f9aa00878280af9147Block Operator
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