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 524725 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 524764 epoch_slot_no: 6364 block_no: 524699 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1684 time: 2018-01-23 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe2486c522a8c38b8aeb30873d71c1b882045c1dac2ad76703e7c27778c7e34cBlock Operator
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