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 539234 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 539274 epoch_slot_no: 20874 block_no: 539208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2018-01-26 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02a39ae6dbd41605fc27b37bff21b84f902005a5914b1f5a73b0c653d95aaa03Block Operator
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