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 534962 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 535001 epoch_slot_no: 16601 block_no: 534936 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2004 time: 2018-01-25 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5454607d9abc731e40ac5399a4dd71383b329c382c17dfcca1121652110d3248Block Operator
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