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 522093 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 522132 epoch_slot_no: 3732 block_no: 522067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-22 18:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4444b371378064a8a2e58c3c2f2384f1aa5edf32f4165847ae14d1ae59de1267Block Operator
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