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 526084 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 526123 epoch_slot_no: 7723 block_no: 526058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-23 16:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d7c41faf055fcfe1fec9b3d520e88a609b7053902912ca9142d5457c2bd942aBlock Operator
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