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 534011 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 534050 epoch_slot_no: 15650 block_no: 533985 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2037 time: 2018-01-25 12:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa04cdd3a17df280a0e8ef0c472e0653af3ba9753fc21ad00415b4e93a86d431fBlock Operator
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