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 536890 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 536929 epoch_slot_no: 18529 block_no: 536864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-26 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4336459ea7e419cb09157297db48e8b28dd978dfa97b3f8616500fcf1af21a0aBlock Operator
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