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 524814 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 524853 epoch_slot_no: 6453 block_no: 524788 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-01-23 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4adb53d537504dc23b5adacd544b947bb6e9949e6d7d42effa01f72687e1c42aBlock Operator
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