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 526086 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 526125 epoch_slot_no: 7725 block_no: 526060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2074 time: 2018-01-23 16:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52d5e5fe08fc73b681339963311e38ba1df213dbeff5c98b606596eba52328a5Block Operator
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