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 535339 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 535378 epoch_slot_no: 16978 block_no: 535313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-01-25 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe01b15fcd7428d07d52d423ffd9e80fc17df75f0219ba31e3b97e2f97c1083c9Block Operator
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