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 511524 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 511562 epoch_slot_no: 14762 block_no: 511499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-20 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ea4f5df95c71c5ea642baa380727168d77b7bb24e5c4f4f17da9f1811b8186bBlock Operator
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