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 526266 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 526305 epoch_slot_no: 7905 block_no: 526240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2018-01-23 17:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbac1ea0f9b856fcb45522b4782f5471ddb2973c50b74200e7d64a7ad1763009aBlock Operator
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