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 521360 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 521399 epoch_slot_no: 2999 block_no: 521334 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-22 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffc81a8651069a383e10e12f43884d913aa3cdcc33660c93b5e387e42fd6e37dBlock Operator
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