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 527538 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 527577 epoch_slot_no: 9177 block_no: 527512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-24 00:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5719c150904504131c0b89d98bc4cd47726bd33689041e23d8fd1913750603c3Block Operator
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