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 513566 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 513604 epoch_slot_no: 16804 block_no: 513541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-20 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaab3829f5500e5645263715b3f8ffb8a09ed26593626dfe972ac96670bb4a1b1Block Operator
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