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 533962 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 534001 epoch_slot_no: 15601 block_no: 533936 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2018-01-25 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd99a299450a5f0f5bd9b1399bca2dc18601f7ebff12cbe2feecc68e09e0bf23aBlock Operator
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