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 511054 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 511092 epoch_slot_no: 14292 block_no: 511029 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2422 time: 2018-01-20 05:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe407da32f97c488002de17477259e3ae6edccfe880acdc459d2d19dff3d6cc51Block Operator
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