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 535616 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 535655 epoch_slot_no: 17255 block_no: 535590 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-01-25 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb81fe19f2d4917912cdbd6ed443e65a004879ef7827c7b0ddab33dd35a7ebc22Block Operator
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