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 513514 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 513552 epoch_slot_no: 16752 block_no: 513489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-20 18:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x368de6bca46dfbf9f71822262bb5dc71101b23ffc7941c5928b8675c80baa7c4Block Operator
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