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 520285 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 520324 epoch_slot_no: 1924 block_no: 520259 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-22 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29458bfd37c8a7f528eb9f9a199140db746f40b047a39fe24907f97e7a7920b8Block Operator
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