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 531370 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 531409 epoch_slot_no: 13009 block_no: 531344 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2018-01-24 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad3a1d9b7a66937b3bb578ccfc6208ff0f216885b0540c6bffc12023aa854d62Block Operator
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