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 522935 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 522974 epoch_slot_no: 4574 block_no: 522909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-22 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d1acb107f75ae675791cb595439d48118ec8d2c425b6be6e6bf0e311f711bdeBlock Operator
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