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 526566 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 526605 epoch_slot_no: 8205 block_no: 526540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2722 time: 2018-01-23 19:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4787949e410642c3d809f383212e128978d5b78c61881382b42c6f73d0367e9Block Operator
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