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 536993 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 537032 epoch_slot_no: 18632 block_no: 536967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2076 time: 2018-01-26 05:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87b1e6d35666bcdde9747b3b571e93725ec14f0a6ecfe1f1ed85a74dc4af1420Block Operator
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