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 528082 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 528121 epoch_slot_no: 9721 block_no: 528056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2072 time: 2018-01-24 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fc0f9b4675d9b48d40756dad458ba557cefe10e4da1af801f312a616b015ebbBlock Operator
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