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 530099 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 530138 epoch_slot_no: 11738 block_no: 530073 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2018-01-24 14:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81972d6c0f3f42b5de6a21e838937177a12b2322c636886a5b2798ec2e8b1529Block Operator
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