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 537994 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 538033 epoch_slot_no: 19633 block_no: 537968 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-26 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9aaa9538068a9a09196c9f845299283160567e3ea430dde0475a16d2a539e93Block Operator
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