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 512389 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 512427 epoch_slot_no: 15627 block_no: 512364 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1623 time: 2018-01-20 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd97484c4bd99901ad1cbb3637a2e0aa251adeb86496528eefc8a1a49b9862ea7Block Operator
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