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 511448 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 511486 epoch_slot_no: 14686 block_no: 511423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-20 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5659a6a305fd8e7c2522e81e62087c1557c2465953d217553d0e0c38b8ce6a60Block Operator
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