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 532963 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 533002 epoch_slot_no: 14602 block_no: 532937 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-25 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cee303c439bef73f0dd4bf11cfe0c968be225836d5870a838c5aead6d9d72feBlock Operator
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