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 533096 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 533135 epoch_slot_no: 14735 block_no: 533070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-25 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc56c28fc0ada415f6b0d2b321cf9fc0a2d024f2981c6a1ca350cc818cb6dcf9fBlock Operator
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