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 525384 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 525423 epoch_slot_no: 7023 block_no: 525358 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2018-01-23 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59e3ec7d1a7462712a6be7973373fc2efbbf62fb9e58aa343de4d17185015b96Block Operator
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