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 531358 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 531397 epoch_slot_no: 12997 block_no: 531332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2004 time: 2018-01-24 21:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef9f9700deca12d9463c7f1c5a0cf70f2feb3c0a60ded64a6ccb4425aed44e78Block Operator
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