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 534892 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 534931 epoch_slot_no: 16531 block_no: 534866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-25 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb74659bb04713ba2090f083ffe883e869cd57812f84077a1a3b5bd235ea0fe25Block Operator
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