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 511959 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 511997 epoch_slot_no: 15197 block_no: 511934 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2018-01-20 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd924fffd8aff2d455f64e3cca491f8e4cd0f202d1d0c8816ae8bf051b06ff1eBlock Operator
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