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 525767 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 525806 epoch_slot_no: 7406 block_no: 525741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-01-23 14:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47b752f748b53d65790fe8475c8cfeda7cd0af2e83ca9730040e3b887b6ba782Block Operator
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