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 510999 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 511037 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 510974 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-20 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x369f09c88bd090b03ada50ffb39b27d2e10d21d85185201f3ffc4a381c1cf57bBlock Operator
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