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 531580 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531619 epoch_slot_no: 13219 block_no: 531554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-24 23:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2988edb1e265be2eeb6ba63175638c8540c0fc50e09eb6d346101805270f2315Block Operator
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