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 525225 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 525264 epoch_slot_no: 6864 block_no: 525199 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1335 time: 2018-01-23 11:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e254ee461f783eedf873d6fb0667e0827a1ad7bbbcb277f6b2d636200dc1490Block Operator
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