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 526344 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526383 epoch_slot_no: 7983 block_no: 526318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-01-23 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb14f1d58c9703d72a8e696118b7541e2535bbb72bf49539270c9fa8b57758453Block Operator
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