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 511904 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 511942 epoch_slot_no: 15142 block_no: 511879 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-20 09:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba9fcb85e188df0dad9b125d3ce915623c2018ca7c12073c5929d49f5a027441Block Operator
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