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 539987 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 540026 epoch_slot_no: 26 block_no: 539960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1906 time: 2018-01-26 21:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62f971068b476d84f7d7f5ff7fd3faff0713cd2cc9f99d8fb9069068abf4a3daBlock Operator
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