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 526450 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526489 epoch_slot_no: 8089 block_no: 526424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-01-23 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf62b3e121f87f69d3241e1370a8f61b3c9047641b6bebe0f47136228b0ffa7f2Block Operator
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