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 513931 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 513969 epoch_slot_no: 17169 block_no: 513906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2018-01-20 21:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c81396c4aa80525d941a1e46d519fcb09a4aee491c6ef17cc67c5a6b21132d6Block Operator
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