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 535572 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 535611 epoch_slot_no: 17211 block_no: 535546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2018-01-25 21:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68907939349337e3f32ca59644cbc55ed82b11012196d34e74716b9c1c4ee6e4Block Operator
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