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 528685 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528724 epoch_slot_no: 10324 block_no: 528659 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-24 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c029270793a8408cd183cf0c04537beaa3c3fa55c8f7023cc549749ff8b1259Block Operator
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