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 513791 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 513829 epoch_slot_no: 17029 block_no: 513766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-20 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3047c84b42394a888cf5b2f74206969d9bcd5ef3f5b306ded73c1b554ab7fed8Block Operator
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