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 527635 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 527674 epoch_slot_no: 9274 block_no: 527609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1994 time: 2018-01-24 01:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3945b3e75ea524494d995050527a442fb271f24ccc2609653e22147c2eacd0afBlock Operator
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