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 537535 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537574 epoch_slot_no: 19174 block_no: 537509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1370 time: 2018-01-26 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x141f49cf097fa2853fd387968a152e9c16e09646b37e03849ed6108171ead6baBlock Operator
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