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 528277 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528316 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 528251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-24 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x466564861336681b7e5c67f30efe94b3a0cdd698d40895fcb2e1b53fba6dbd4fBlock Operator
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