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 537400 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 537439 epoch_slot_no: 19039 block_no: 537374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1551 time: 2018-01-26 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30d655d9c94ba4e41eece3cbb0c72b15cc9c6b58620106a29c3822f7a02710f9Block Operator
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