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 525270 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 525309 epoch_slot_no: 6909 block_no: 525244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-01-23 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7e25c662d4c97c5d832c3c4e37759d30c5c47ff336030fd43f615ac318bccf0Block Operator
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