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 525285 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 525324 epoch_slot_no: 6924 block_no: 525259 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1676 time: 2018-01-23 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc32bbeb669d94b1c2095c7ad62d7ea314fcb5d04885ff304b348e327fd7f1eefBlock Operator
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