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 534360 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 534399 epoch_slot_no: 15999 block_no: 534334 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-01-25 14:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4ec3a179fa27cb3e71d4ec3284b67bcf4488a4c5048f06e6c90bbb774796c52Block Operator
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