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 513320 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 513358 epoch_slot_no: 16558 block_no: 513295 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2018-01-20 17:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e29caea3e4477fb0b0a42d6cb64ad2e393c0932804929823bc1050612a31af7Block Operator
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