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 513150 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 513188 epoch_slot_no: 16388 block_no: 513125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-20 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf1daa16f2660f339121df963e39b73e1515e98de7eeabeaea9816c398e306ebBlock Operator
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