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 529853 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 529892 epoch_slot_no: 11492 block_no: 529827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-24 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e31a5a7df172850cd93117cdc1154eb24fbab16909166c4bb615f831e08ca3cBlock Operator
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