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 528592 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528631 epoch_slot_no: 10231 block_no: 528566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-24 06:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa04c57941e22e3227b087e3e3f4583d9ba8460beb3333d8d87d432cd38b48274Block Operator
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