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 523654 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 523693 epoch_slot_no: 5293 block_no: 523628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1443 time: 2018-01-23 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fe7f1daf50da6132b387e692dc35ed88bcd7f58f5c75f460823ffa09ab675a3Block Operator
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