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 512694 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 512732 epoch_slot_no: 15932 block_no: 512669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2018-01-20 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f84a4e8f34ad9b7bbd3dc1ccb604f5a79f2d84cd86a8da8a7e7b86bdfa4bde0Block Operator
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