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 521781 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 521820 epoch_slot_no: 3420 block_no: 521755 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-22 16:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2337f21aa1c98130489b5ec0374f6240629e4548735a3d5ee58d3d6ee6fe65eBlock Operator
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