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 531871 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 531910 epoch_slot_no: 13510 block_no: 531845 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2033 time: 2018-01-25 00:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x446ff7bcf61c43280d949f83335dccca5faf24065343b98784bcda4ca2b8b177Block Operator
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