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 525875 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 525914 epoch_slot_no: 7514 block_no: 525849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-23 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f61d5f28c0139953b0f9657b087c7e2c56e44489ed125911a8a20461e34626eBlock Operator
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