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 530437 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 530476 epoch_slot_no: 12076 block_no: 530411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-01-24 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96fef6fd0a2729e6471e3ed29da8e783f37154cdc620e98b6d4e569076440c5eBlock Operator
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