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 525166 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 525205 epoch_slot_no: 6805 block_no: 525140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-01-23 11:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaaad251656d7e2d8ff8f5ca6f92840871a16bb06903bd583aa1d08ee2ed320efBlock Operator
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