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 534827 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 534866 epoch_slot_no: 16466 block_no: 534801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-25 17:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37802d29d6707b2a776e2a93cd5a49d26760c813dc6fbbb36e397220a7d380baBlock Operator
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