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 512495 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 512533 epoch_slot_no: 15733 block_no: 512470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2788 time: 2018-01-20 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93677e8ee7238200f64ace0a07c73d86bc5e6a19171ad9def60e115ea796960fBlock Operator
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