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 539201 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 539241 epoch_slot_no: 20841 block_no: 539175 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-26 17:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7a0acb2f33542770215f44955cee5a6269eb24e11d0a9f29ee33891d83579c3Block Operator
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