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 539597 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 539637 epoch_slot_no: 21237 block_no: 539571 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1707 time: 2018-01-26 19:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5066efe1c6a0f5153fb621d17872e4b6689b7bf21af24df131fb7ce220487ee8Block Operator
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