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 514108 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 514146 epoch_slot_no: 17346 block_no: 514083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-20 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a678bf2250c043b283a2b7468ffdf7a4c5fa9b948d19519fc11e89b46184e48Block Operator
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