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 535743 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 535782 epoch_slot_no: 17382 block_no: 535717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2018-01-25 22:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd50df3296abf44ccbaaa43c8d01e309ae14ac63809f88af7c7ed4feefe4b6f7Block Operator
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