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 514353 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 514391 epoch_slot_no: 17591 block_no: 514328 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-20 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6dda555bb24c7ba0b22a087cf8e7c5211c6ed76d1c44bfb262a242287f32c75eBlock Operator
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