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 525618 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 525657 epoch_slot_no: 7257 block_no: 525592 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1862 time: 2018-01-23 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc0472486a9ecbbb3d097af5f9fc9e362f19d741a8ecd9517b56c29e91cf244dBlock Operator
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