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 529688 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 529727 epoch_slot_no: 11327 block_no: 529662 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2018-01-24 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a70e072c3e719b0aebf193cf02ceb06fadc22b58e74e75f05d668157cb2bb15Block Operator
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