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 531188 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 531227 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 531162 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-24 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca1a6351bda23833cc6f08530013fb9ad8216e8b301c2b7351454293fb9f08ffBlock Operator
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