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 524455 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 524494 epoch_slot_no: 6094 block_no: 524429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-01-23 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe78957338968bf794f306f1922a0caab15da13bf7c0dd00e531846c29cb35676Block Operator
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