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 522563 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 522602 epoch_slot_no: 4202 block_no: 522537 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-22 21:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22cde4cb703b58f6e265a803ebd79fc1d62201aa40a2bd7ddf6a22ec7fb6cfa5Block Operator
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