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 526683 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526722 epoch_slot_no: 8322 block_no: 526657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-23 19:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda90091e3beffb17b38aef89ea11a0af0064ad70d9c1afdaa7686e841ec44297Block Operator
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