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 533631 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 533670 epoch_slot_no: 15270 block_no: 533605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-01-25 10:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a5ef71a4aa38cd5bb527f1aea7f007bb239a8bc2f1d5d139df0d59fc99fcc7dBlock Operator
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