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 525258 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 525297 epoch_slot_no: 6897 block_no: 525232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-23 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4b49fae0f96f9f5b647dddd23c1f976b83ca89eb89aa6cbd6f796916e910ed7Block Operator
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