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 523777 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 523816 epoch_slot_no: 5416 block_no: 523751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-01-23 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46bad76558011a6619b8db133b690f22b76ab4205f7539a58b62064df4d4bff2Block Operator
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