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 527292 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 527331 epoch_slot_no: 8931 block_no: 527266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1826 time: 2018-01-23 23:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62be915cffd9637f32f747399cfff284e2cd629513624977c1f1074e57fa68c2Block Operator
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