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 526478 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 526517 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 526452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-23 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5bf79764f07dd5abc35fff0deb916c6e4a799063109a813653279565d7060e2Block Operator
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