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 511964 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 512002 epoch_slot_no: 15202 block_no: 511939 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-20 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4894cecf2d1316cce367bb0a5744920e41e9323a2207ab69a8aa89201897e079Block Operator
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