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 522529 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 522568 epoch_slot_no: 4168 block_no: 522503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-22 20:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07099a9b991d55a22ac4763bf34f0f145b052a179b3d3565604670490eed7f43Block Operator
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