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 523967 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 524006 epoch_slot_no: 5606 block_no: 523941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-01-23 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6ed53d9bc0c1317eb08a4cc554722c4022a4f0f7be6d01742bd8e6262b34d46Block Operator
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