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 531337 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531376 epoch_slot_no: 12976 block_no: 531311 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-01-24 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5284afaac1d5e640fa44c7933827c1a5071dd517bf5f11655869aec7f3ca7901Block Operator
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