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 534071 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 534110 epoch_slot_no: 15710 block_no: 534045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2018-01-25 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x947b684197e3c0de90fd5332cdb656aa503e4c18496d3eea879d1dbe40cad206Block Operator
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