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 537499 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537538 epoch_slot_no: 19138 block_no: 537473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-26 08:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cec24f13ad7a4c0e36e54eea1e77bee6137c14ac4fe47a9b8f1dcc68d97bc03Block Operator
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