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 532632 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 532671 epoch_slot_no: 14271 block_no: 532606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2074 time: 2018-01-25 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83e090708f2e3732ae0e1c5713ca31a3e208ec1207dd94ad54eb7b23f495a96aBlock Operator
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