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 527539 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 527578 epoch_slot_no: 9178 block_no: 527513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2018-01-24 00:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddc6f8bf2f1f1a5eaf7af70470ebe71b4adef1f91f896a1c36bf440c286bebc9Block Operator
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