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 532938 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 532977 epoch_slot_no: 14577 block_no: 532912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1692 time: 2018-01-25 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc815aa8aafc648515b4dde9a9e54a7c4969a63fadb92c02ac96093e6e019e44fBlock Operator
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