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 521560 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 521599 epoch_slot_no: 3199 block_no: 521534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-22 15:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa546af994b7d99ad9f463d34290696bdf133d5c00b5f5bcbf33ffc84e15bd55eBlock Operator
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