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 531561 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531600 epoch_slot_no: 13200 block_no: 531535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-24 23:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33fd7d4f8dabcfb7a2fc51d2e6c0ee79a06e50aec32a0cdb204a9530dadce4b3Block Operator
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