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 523938 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 523977 epoch_slot_no: 5577 block_no: 523912 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1891 time: 2018-01-23 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9df7a924aa517999f0d529a23114ea4e9b267af2b428a165f0f3f83e6e04af1fBlock Operator
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