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 530460 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 530499 epoch_slot_no: 12099 block_no: 530434 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-24 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x469c228481af1892c966a2283c050c26f9aacfdb30b3d85a108ed16d4da1c4b9Block Operator
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