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 527804 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 527843 epoch_slot_no: 9443 block_no: 527778 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2043 time: 2018-01-24 02:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15f83b9bfd0f9507d3e5fc0457321669073567392831b5ce4a5380274b0162c3Block Operator
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