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 534056 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 534095 epoch_slot_no: 15695 block_no: 534030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-01-25 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x718e733bb7e95348b26d7f0cd13a4bec30ec6c72c9e99a42dc624b0ba031e025Block Operator
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