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 521476 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 521515 epoch_slot_no: 3115 block_no: 521450 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-22 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f65c1b1c207386bfba928da932b88187ef5a77524fc98b37e41157c6ff67560Block Operator
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