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 533618 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 533657 epoch_slot_no: 15257 block_no: 533592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2018-01-25 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cbae3f3f5456cbdaa1366e8a9998dfcdd0e7343693bef5d45a2dca9ecfdb56dBlock Operator
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