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 528181 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528220 epoch_slot_no: 9820 block_no: 528155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-24 04:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6be294019fce843b11623e89db159942e10f55cbc7f1680979d1ed32658dab5eBlock Operator
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