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 523931 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 523970 epoch_slot_no: 5570 block_no: 523905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2062 time: 2018-01-23 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf20b627e7549beff61dbee40a08c654d4bd0856e4c17e6d00d1355767476ae50Block Operator
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