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 533273 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 533312 epoch_slot_no: 14912 block_no: 533247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-25 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2a556517ed412d461178f20dea0b93a8eef8c07ce1f9cada404a7de973411e6Block Operator
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