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 511008 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 511046 epoch_slot_no: 14246 block_no: 510983 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2430 time: 2018-01-20 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x065779222a37b385980fd1576a724c0a3a9a69a20d6eca0cf8027ce4fb1abbdfBlock Operator
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