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 523943 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 523982 epoch_slot_no: 5582 block_no: 523917 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-23 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7315210d01fc95f9626ba30c98b118da2af021617bd9c9db5c07f3e9740fb06bBlock Operator
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