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 534017 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 534056 epoch_slot_no: 15656 block_no: 533991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2018-01-25 12:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e144321265338739eb8ee195fb5cf29431ae409ff33af8c092a4502b8dda034Block Operator
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