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 530523 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 530562 epoch_slot_no: 12162 block_no: 530497 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1917 time: 2018-01-24 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d6af86e6fe58097900cfbafd3a1a6c9b2e11017d0f3f4ba317e2eafb1dd7965Block Operator
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