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 525581 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 525620 epoch_slot_no: 7220 block_no: 525555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-23 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7981fc0596fdb9e2d401c872ff4392044e81f38860c09a3226d882fde0ab8782Block Operator
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