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 526364 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526403 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 526338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-01-23 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83947df10d04e59398086b375bc63243ffa9024d8df85ff5e8d227f39b5b7ab0Block Operator
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