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 513664 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 513702 epoch_slot_no: 16902 block_no: 513639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-20 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93c5c95013d6c12953b30d15d1d5ebc776d19925191b2dfe20fa582b86c05bb9Block Operator
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