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 512706 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 512744 epoch_slot_no: 15944 block_no: 512681 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-20 14:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x640021834c1b5fb1dd3ebe3bca8ad0587cc1a82f5c2cd67c5234aa4f9215b5b9Block Operator
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