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 531497 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 531536 epoch_slot_no: 13136 block_no: 531471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2018-01-24 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed56ce9411d214cfdf398c7800d8761f86745f0c9e40c634c511c951eb1062b8Block Operator
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