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 521316 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 521355 epoch_slot_no: 2955 block_no: 521290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-22 14:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a031c0646a97b160fdf6db1d9c94362965e326d638ccf6f7be113bbda5842bbBlock Operator
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