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 512936 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 512974 epoch_slot_no: 16174 block_no: 512911 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-20 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86adf8131f8e7d7a7c3a9b050d78e6b7cfd8a589678741bc87e5257e663adc0cBlock Operator
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