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 539372 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 539412 epoch_slot_no: 21012 block_no: 539346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-26 18:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a1d0083fa2fc77aa18a6624788c1c0f03ac83cb8bd02a4ef8143d3b89b6c139Block Operator
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