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 524310 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 524349 epoch_slot_no: 5949 block_no: 524284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-23 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3780ea681e0bf856a8e672cd68b7d0208146f6815e147202a412db0cc4e46419Block Operator
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