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 539019 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 539059 epoch_slot_no: 20659 block_no: 538993 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-26 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb66fbb85b1b9a0fbbdc01985055c572dd8757a31f4415881116110db5e223becBlock Operator
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