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 535610 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 535649 epoch_slot_no: 17249 block_no: 535584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-01-25 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cef4ed7b0b5154c5f89a98797524c6847e67a01e6edfb47bcc5941cde78c7e7Block Operator
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