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 531520 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531559 epoch_slot_no: 13159 block_no: 531494 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1331 time: 2018-01-24 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff52dc6dd2d8cf0ef74c6d88cc1cb9179e956a5506a4e2edb7b7bca4ca4d0d13Block Operator
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