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 521321 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 521360 epoch_slot_no: 2960 block_no: 521295 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2461 time: 2018-01-22 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x116932694c17e7de074ebe34d3881d79ec17f8d18b7ebbc02f9d7e584867e912Block Operator
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