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 535550 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 535589 epoch_slot_no: 17189 block_no: 535524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2016 time: 2018-01-25 21:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefef99f4fff5d7e20f27e2444e601365370ab124dc3b1ea7b7172557c7e3f331Block Operator
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