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 531637 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 531676 epoch_slot_no: 13276 block_no: 531611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-24 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e9be29245c2b9a582b5199cdfb4e206af6dd39200ddbae451e16cf61204c58cBlock Operator
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