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 539931 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 539971 epoch_slot_no: 21571 block_no: 539905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-26 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19dce70931239e554403f33421b2bd7a5a0ee7339743fba8d58b9fe738876ae6Block Operator
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