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 513901 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 513939 epoch_slot_no: 17139 block_no: 513876 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1520 time: 2018-01-20 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb053300ec9bb20e2cb6e2d3935a34073968b812b35c7d9a6903540fbad29075fBlock Operator
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