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 528914 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528953 epoch_slot_no: 10553 block_no: 528888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1272 time: 2018-01-24 08:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xabf8e263687856e2dd24ab2148c368bf1c67220cb41edb17e4af3fd698f47876Block Operator
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