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 537577 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537616 epoch_slot_no: 19216 block_no: 537551 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-26 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0422d749348df9bae34ab713ef2d8b399db6fd2b6d478cf95ae54af3e6213f5Block Operator
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