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 529836 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 529875 epoch_slot_no: 11475 block_no: 529810 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1272 time: 2018-01-24 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x326120f1278011c138dc24fec51abe024a1ba3aa66ffce475a5261d90ef830f0Block Operator
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