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 511240 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 511278 epoch_slot_no: 14478 block_no: 511215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-20 06:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93bf60626039db9d4458a08830b02377f7a8c26c0ccd26ee6ff9822b575a21b5Block Operator
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