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 527090 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 527129 epoch_slot_no: 8729 block_no: 527064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-23 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd935a92674ffa62074733cbb38509e8d7e2b67505529143c6559ef449aee5d0Block Operator
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