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 514135 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 514173 epoch_slot_no: 17373 block_no: 514110 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-20 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c8c19a7b215a4c7b50e9b1c420f70a1f2a4a430f485e7e471ee415210514aa0Block Operator
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