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 520922 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 520961 epoch_slot_no: 2561 block_no: 520896 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-22 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12455ffe411bdc70db50352428ad0f966e53e8d45ef8cbfa08cc1c5a0d8fa74eBlock Operator
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