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 511971 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 512009 epoch_slot_no: 15209 block_no: 511946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2018-01-20 10:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa098c2efe6046e7f55e9012a0f3f1726557e2e132b8da0e298b34ae7057a8fcdBlock Operator
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