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 527809 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 527848 epoch_slot_no: 9448 block_no: 527783 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-24 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e92dcbbb78cdb7b32bb28e62ee19948c06c970370a5796cc390b1cf988265f0Block Operator
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