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 532742 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 532781 epoch_slot_no: 14381 block_no: 532716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-25 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe22a40f3d21f8ada1fd07a1318b53266c88f4c467018d3b2f685f051b48d46eaBlock Operator
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