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 513571 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 513609 epoch_slot_no: 16809 block_no: 513546 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1528 time: 2018-01-20 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe16dc6e3de0061da13a13a465772914534a2fac9850933725357e8114325ef3Block Operator
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