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 512262 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 512300 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 512237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-20 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbfc20f7f1c84a6a61b9d3135659ad4e01849b0cb3e4e9b50bd14aa1fdf0cc46Block Operator
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