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 522772 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 522811 epoch_slot_no: 4411 block_no: 522746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-22 22:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x617f167fe0c05909934ce7c83fa8e18ad1d3f08cef687ab1f76c2f5e9e2abbcfBlock Operator
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