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 524830 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 524869 epoch_slot_no: 6469 block_no: 524804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1684 time: 2018-01-23 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84cff4d6455b27fcf9f6799ac31db116a34fc545c77170a87d5e2fcb4a1dce22Block Operator
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