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 536591 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 536630 epoch_slot_no: 18230 block_no: 536565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-01-26 03:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf23914ffdb53fdc4c2557dba1f648fb1cb635f8ce49f635d6ebb82f85c508c7Block Operator
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