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 532961 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 533000 epoch_slot_no: 14600 block_no: 532935 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-01-25 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a555fa9496bfd6571e2498b18214d8e934fb5ac9115ed015a60a5e8354a5987Block Operator
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