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 527737 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 527776 epoch_slot_no: 9376 block_no: 527711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-24 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4601d70b39833d28e90eb22eca16d98ecde17a0db34d5196a91be18044b9cbabBlock Operator
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