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 533833 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 533872 epoch_slot_no: 15472 block_no: 533807 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1512 time: 2018-01-25 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1e7816c253dfb63a617bc4b89f08defbe3c0ba241e8cfeb64774edc153cdb54Block Operator
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