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 529644 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 529683 epoch_slot_no: 11283 block_no: 529618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-24 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5e0dbcfe18436868c12d521c2d938892c2f414c3f2a1da9999d7e2aac5e23bdBlock Operator
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