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 539312 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 539352 epoch_slot_no: 20952 block_no: 539286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1023 time: 2018-01-26 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e0afaf3e707d58d7a988fa99dacfac90154c4fd76c92c1c0b7b4f45b180dfe7Block Operator
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