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 533051 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 533090 epoch_slot_no: 14690 block_no: 533025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1791 time: 2018-01-25 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3a0177e11381d5e761a489c8b14a34b3a92e915de63433ae9819c4357bda352Block Operator
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