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 531746 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531785 epoch_slot_no: 13385 block_no: 531720 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1331 time: 2018-01-25 00:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x021064a2eea309ca63e566236cb4512e11e5a4c36ca225e276b70ee02d9e8d03Block Operator
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