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 513830 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 513868 epoch_slot_no: 17068 block_no: 513805 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-20 20:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d43716eb429b01ae82d1a37065a58c44ec81b9e65fcb87c11a97a061a32dc6dBlock Operator
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