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 526504 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 526543 epoch_slot_no: 8143 block_no: 526478 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2041 time: 2018-01-23 18:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cc6aec189d8d680f7f88b0af68b2e4ca17c53534623d818ac0221841a1f169dBlock Operator
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