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 537587 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 537626 epoch_slot_no: 19226 block_no: 537561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1559 time: 2018-01-26 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49f9e6215cc710c4e23d478bb74ca4d17b6203e849caf1a5c1bc00efe0ccefdeBlock Operator
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