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 524945 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 524984 epoch_slot_no: 6584 block_no: 524919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2018-01-23 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80c730ae281b0184a32ac7d39e245971e1bac6f2b7f1934482d5eae27e8f2606Block Operator
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