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 526886 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526925 epoch_slot_no: 8525 block_no: 526860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-01-23 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ab1ea6d54437e884ee9b2f484dce2e5ec5b81255d32331399a8aede08044c57Block Operator
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