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 512998 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 513036 epoch_slot_no: 16236 block_no: 512973 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1355 time: 2018-01-20 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a3a38f77225f66db5d2b94c31784b830b94853dfef61eff997e4d12f7335274Block Operator
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