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 521020 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 521059 epoch_slot_no: 2659 block_no: 520994 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-22 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x176673f9213e0117850d04f63da188f70286d27cec0bb44d6433bf2e96d8d917Block Operator
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