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 537762 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 537801 epoch_slot_no: 19401 block_no: 537736 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-01-26 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1da6c714e2361acaa1183f448c7d09a0a01d2436836a71f3ac63460394e446b2Block Operator
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