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 537606 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537645 epoch_slot_no: 19245 block_no: 537580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-26 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c913271ee0243dae448339e4db6ef2ce181d00ad9d316e300d7fab15aa711c0Block Operator
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