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 536507 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 536546 epoch_slot_no: 18146 block_no: 536481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-26 02:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea3c24081abdf840d4739433ad9a9c4f581f747bc6f6846a4331e88da34f03d5Block Operator
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