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 536665 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 536704 epoch_slot_no: 18304 block_no: 536639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-26 03:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e42df17836cf1624239a66e8f2f550bd3dd19fda3f3a338ba83d9ec7a550840Block Operator
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