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 535620 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 535659 epoch_slot_no: 17259 block_no: 535594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-25 21:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbaf3368c0cc06b688db2d03848e8bb200c16e08ae2b7dea07e799e2c19295b3Block Operator
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