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 537073 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537112 epoch_slot_no: 18712 block_no: 537047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-26 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf826c67c44cc7e0280b6cf9af38dc3a27e1dbdf9628446d1a0c6d54488c205f5Block Operator
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