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 521335 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 521374 epoch_slot_no: 2974 block_no: 521309 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-22 14:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x200ea5ffe8cc98109e2d982456cc046362126e37ad822a73207ee6067812e9b2Block Operator
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