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 528646 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 528685 epoch_slot_no: 10285 block_no: 528620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-01-24 06:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cf0ed8b3dc185978e8ad9aead1c43b05b0f101d774c1b603d9b864062a9ed1fBlock Operator
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