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 534357 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 534396 epoch_slot_no: 15996 block_no: 534331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2042 time: 2018-01-25 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d8e60bcb57297543d1921db3426cd910fad0e94b08be57ff2b6a26577d8dcd1Block Operator
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