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 533019 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 533058 epoch_slot_no: 14658 block_no: 532993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1426 time: 2018-01-25 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6695caad4f6e489ae7eaa150c36aeba7ceccc5e2cd8c63265c3c3e24ee1a97b5Block Operator
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