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 528137 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528176 epoch_slot_no: 9776 block_no: 528111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1276 time: 2018-01-24 04:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b13844ab224ee323016692cf96414dbe979e5a886a26c49fcb2b5da501e67c0Block Operator
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