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 534057 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 534096 epoch_slot_no: 15696 block_no: 534031 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-01-25 12:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38b136c023d78b55cd00f8fb1d2b2d613bcf781fd228db1971ecf9a0e3c51008Block Operator
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