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 523815 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 523854 epoch_slot_no: 5454 block_no: 523789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-01-23 04:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26bd0e5589eeac6c321c7c6224daf237f5ac4d91d029540173d8f5fb764cfea2Block Operator
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