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 535667 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 535706 epoch_slot_no: 17306 block_no: 535641 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2274 time: 2018-01-25 21:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97d696a1c0a233864e632318ae3f17531a12b61cf0f9e78afb2bb1b5d5af243aBlock Operator
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