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 529312 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 529351 epoch_slot_no: 10951 block_no: 529286 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-24 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x444334ecbef88e67b53d991a73a96dbde1c0e06c8e657c78dbe4b10d042ae44dBlock Operator
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