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 531824 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 531863 epoch_slot_no: 13463 block_no: 531798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-25 00:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfd6dacfdb5f6baee53e82e3c7a059ffd0222f189be3b895e6e59d4c1fb6baa8Block Operator
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