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 512099 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 512137 epoch_slot_no: 15337 block_no: 512074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-20 10:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c09327817846a17f78608621e20f6512493e095f7f6a5c89fc45fa2dade9a47Block Operator
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