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 537742 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537781 epoch_slot_no: 19381 block_no: 537716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-01-26 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98b569a0be200792523a67fc3e82abc685ec2dfbdc5955755f66301b00e6586aBlock Operator
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