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 525069 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 525108 epoch_slot_no: 6708 block_no: 525043 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-01-23 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc522b86cd99f5b19de7b0ecbbe535f753608d626580a653d21a485728a375e3fBlock Operator
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