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 510616 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 510654 epoch_slot_no: 13854 block_no: 510591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-20 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffd9c4dd1fc3c2c836b9bd87ef3fef9f3efea860f86e86062f22713d55f5a70eBlock Operator
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