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 528249 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528288 epoch_slot_no: 9888 block_no: 528223 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1362 time: 2018-01-24 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b293692439593c354ca06a69f34043ac84ae32b58f61f1079f145a335eb9d04Block Operator
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