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 512823 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 512861 epoch_slot_no: 16061 block_no: 512798 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-20 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34ceff942603b0c331cde34e3a637533a217f1b30bab1dedfe09d6f2ae3dfb89Block Operator
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