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 532384 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 532423 epoch_slot_no: 14023 block_no: 532358 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-25 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2987a442b6c09287d04311836c54f7c59d98f060a1c29353f2a1e38ad9d9a9c0Block Operator
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