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 520037 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 520076 epoch_slot_no: 1676 block_no: 520011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-22 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7df41e40c747a3528e863a7853f3124e7bf4b9d038cee3239c5e6fc8796aea6Block Operator
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