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 526666 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526705 epoch_slot_no: 8305 block_no: 526640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-23 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaba0ba0a6417b51681e63680211d7d16d8583b9eab7b1b6e9b643bdccd55353dBlock Operator
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