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 521764 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 521803 epoch_slot_no: 3403 block_no: 521738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-22 16:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bfea7f18f97a6c548ce46d826d2fb706ffead4323a72c48fa134c3cadbc90c2Block Operator
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