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 537048 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 537087 epoch_slot_no: 18687 block_no: 537022 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1740 time: 2018-01-26 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3ad6bd53be41e8902229b49208c0aa2cbb744a2f6c21bb5c329f3dd067e3489Block Operator
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