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 510203 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 510241 epoch_slot_no: 13441 block_no: 510178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1524 time: 2018-01-20 00:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15ab084c7176bd99ff8e2f375e1bed4ad2fccca7efc24b23b5bffa02c3b0c9a9Block Operator
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