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 513148 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 513186 epoch_slot_no: 16386 block_no: 513123 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-01-20 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dcce25490a0f35b5db24ebc8f6952afd8500a1598bdef2ccabc0243df5fee60Block Operator
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