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 539115 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 539155 epoch_slot_no: 20755 block_no: 539089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2429 time: 2018-01-26 17:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec26d2a82d9caddcd72e9ce6119b57519073997e5eee0da6e206b1b57a4b7c10Block Operator
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