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 510021 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 510059 epoch_slot_no: 13259 block_no: 509996 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1233 time: 2018-01-19 23:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x540d41556bac8e8f9d671a8673d357cdc015f476d3adcc1f180bbd7125d69dedBlock Operator
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