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 510932 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 510970 epoch_slot_no: 14170 block_no: 510907 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-20 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2188b8cd11b4b238cf04020b5984d9a64f55585743a39e15f36b4d91bb4553a0Block Operator
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