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 51363 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 51384 epoch_slot_no: 8184 block_no: 51359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2017-10-05 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea74b923a224cd0e225908ced4e02f84b02e15744c241c134274d43ead7612bBlock Operator
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