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 511086 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 511124 epoch_slot_no: 14324 block_no: 511061 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1355 time: 2018-01-20 05:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf71d1022e911e88afa18d237da18ade17b395d9c2cdc1417f9df3b1c1acd7f08Block Operator
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