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 523925 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 523964 epoch_slot_no: 5564 block_no: 523899 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2062 time: 2018-01-23 04:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16a5177963df77292f8ae6b9cb6178805dcc754315a3e2ab891875491179b7c3Block Operator
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