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 539859 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 539899 epoch_slot_no: 21499 block_no: 539833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-26 21:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49c7968b7a60807b9e6adaac41372085088951a4b417a44a3ab8b6a6b1570ba3Block Operator
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