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 539451 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 539491 epoch_slot_no: 21091 block_no: 539425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-26 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa7645a54ac9fba82d7530aea4f1498c169f4b7c997296e994236ecef747189cBlock Operator
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