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 526910 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 526949 epoch_slot_no: 8549 block_no: 526884 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-01-23 21:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43cf00aeff186f0ecdfeac554763b56ada46d681142f31aa969983e668b41679Block Operator
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