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 510839 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 510877 epoch_slot_no: 14077 block_no: 510814 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2075 time: 2018-01-20 03:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fab9425ad3732abaea58af8f894549991cbb34df33f4802ad47fb376edf6c43Block Operator
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