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 531731 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531770 epoch_slot_no: 13370 block_no: 531705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-01-25 00:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd173be8eead20e8645d8bd3d80d93c5f1872bb84a52c44cdff882222f28a848dBlock Operator
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