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 533815 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 533854 epoch_slot_no: 15454 block_no: 533789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-25 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x858988f26b595db292e30da5944917620c4ad06167cb7c7eb3835aff6d44f6e1Block Operator
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