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 536544 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 536583 epoch_slot_no: 18183 block_no: 536518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-26 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb69a4b5f007408070183b867d5d35c8ca84a5fd3b24271b23aa8654cb6b011c0Block Operator
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