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 532527 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 532566 epoch_slot_no: 14166 block_no: 532501 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2018-01-25 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e63291b12758ea31c9c5f9554581f2b5dba0ddd44766859cb9b15f5414bde5eBlock Operator
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