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 528612 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528651 epoch_slot_no: 10251 block_no: 528586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-24 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d473df3ef98d29b1733e87d4c90ba67e611b0dbec5626c5d2ea6e7ad7375152Block Operator
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