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 523234 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 523273 epoch_slot_no: 4873 block_no: 523208 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-23 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b0617b61e6c1a2391f8b95227ea42762a8f5aeee0357722240d0be61c638ca1Block Operator
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