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 529321 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 529360 epoch_slot_no: 10960 block_no: 529295 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2047 time: 2018-01-24 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8718e1b23e08c7d2e1f62e646a8418dc6afc0905fb0dbea6d444d3eb5a1edc7cBlock Operator
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