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 526703 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 526742 epoch_slot_no: 8342 block_no: 526677 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2365 time: 2018-01-23 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92cf92e7b81bda1caceff8d3f49f43df5d48f3f6b4b77687e9e67eafa673de28Block Operator
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