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 514109 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 514147 epoch_slot_no: 17347 block_no: 514084 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-20 22:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3034b8a238834cc342fe21a0d2d76d9fc77b8bd5d2d2d94cc41e5880c09c59fBlock Operator
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