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 512737 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 512775 epoch_slot_no: 15975 block_no: 512712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-20 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e28f21b867647a031befd949ff8172ee9c166a8c4163f6ad09bf529802cf319Block Operator
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