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 530518 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 530557 epoch_slot_no: 12157 block_no: 530492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1200 time: 2018-01-24 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54093198b03de32afd03b81cb140d0aef80142d0ae3e2012244acd85c6ea4173Block Operator
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