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 532007 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 532046 epoch_slot_no: 13646 block_no: 531981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2018-01-25 01:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2f387100ece6b92f1d2e5443aa88bab1376e04778c1dc1bd05d0e13233feff1Block Operator
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