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 520605 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 520644 epoch_slot_no: 2244 block_no: 520579 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-22 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x811f755ea3ecb352d95bc149b06b37c1df1ce58376c81293aecc816b3a0542ebBlock Operator
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