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 520324 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 520363 epoch_slot_no: 1963 block_no: 520298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-22 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3586735812b0d6254cd7919fc326bd2d48221b87ca4cb479fac17d24f39d6a0Block Operator
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