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 512327 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 512365 epoch_slot_no: 15565 block_no: 512302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-01-20 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb07bcb0b0665c87f8e8fb0f9f18f1d92298d3619413ae0216bf2b8a5b530c1f0Block Operator
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