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 527611 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 527650 epoch_slot_no: 9250 block_no: 527585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-24 01:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf88ad9f436fd665021ab437d88390f6c4e6d28daed8d4aa64819fb51b86a0af1Block Operator
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