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 528737 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528776 epoch_slot_no: 10376 block_no: 528711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-24 07:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2bdd5bedc10b5ffec1d275982f6c9b989cf1e953d3d3a7f1c55772edc9e81e7aBlock Operator
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