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 534190 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 534229 epoch_slot_no: 15829 block_no: 534164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-25 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6a8d3e36ed95aebf2276078cdaa43380a37dbb36b1d0d5c705c7a2afe77b5edBlock Operator
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