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 531851 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531890 epoch_slot_no: 13490 block_no: 531825 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-25 00:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14890ea9d93d1973f2efbac2815667b5d669b58c70b3d6e6a93d8caf0287690dBlock Operator
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