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 524356 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 524395 epoch_slot_no: 5995 block_no: 524330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-23 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11a73d1655973ee36496b0e531d4b95daa48261d9c8f11d3ae8a2aded9479c0aBlock Operator
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