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 531780 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531819 epoch_slot_no: 13419 block_no: 531754 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-25 00:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe60d3b69a47a7de43701f65dbffd5bf0bf95a495d0321a625ad56892c3d9cde9Block Operator
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