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 525762 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 525801 epoch_slot_no: 7401 block_no: 525736 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2020 time: 2018-01-23 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x945a1f55d326b31149ee009ebf7062d279e947da1e9a645877828790bf47f852Block Operator
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