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 529304 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 529343 epoch_slot_no: 10943 block_no: 529278 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-01-24 10:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x871f4b95a530142060a0f7b16bb164f9c4a58ee1b0774489bade0d514db312f3Block Operator
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