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 521217 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 521256 epoch_slot_no: 2856 block_no: 521191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1272 time: 2018-01-22 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a52d57edda277aa54ebbf678a13e52a09ec9342a4f12d6695023fe6ebb2876cBlock Operator
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