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 523826 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 523865 epoch_slot_no: 5465 block_no: 523800 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-01-23 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf801d7a0c1d1b02664d13c9cd03995d117bd0d5acaaa4508ac2197e80e03e80eBlock Operator
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