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 532294 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 532333 epoch_slot_no: 13933 block_no: 532268 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2033 time: 2018-01-25 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd444e1424579f097e7b62b4b5ca84bf75730911a9fee87dce499c41ca2f05c46Block Operator
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