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 533421 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 533460 epoch_slot_no: 15060 block_no: 533395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2047 time: 2018-01-25 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcda4873c3bec65fed7ebf5aaa2031e4e61d075d8af7e2f9db1894e4c6299c5a4Block Operator
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