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 524241 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 524280 epoch_slot_no: 5880 block_no: 524215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2018-01-23 06:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd561f34382043d37f269864def2765e3edeaf284a076f68afce0eb99b93cf828Block Operator
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