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 534894 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 534933 epoch_slot_no: 16533 block_no: 534868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2214 time: 2018-01-25 17:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef0c1aed45c0c0962105cedce615d34adba98e67dd265109736a68f554ff85b6Block Operator
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