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 531692 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531731 epoch_slot_no: 13331 block_no: 531666 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-24 23:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07b378a3f0ccee46be6d2fe2b8c7270dbc60ac5e14ddef99e47b4c8ee6e9ec97Block Operator
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