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 536874 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 536913 epoch_slot_no: 18513 block_no: 536848 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-26 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97a5626c1c6383e8d98313ac9f96e6be2455cca92007f6b33b5ee5902c2705c3Block Operator
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