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 514597 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 514635 epoch_slot_no: 17835 block_no: 514572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-21 00:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x488d58e686f8fd43e8f183cdff16df23e8b36380d016c2b98caa77e3c79905b2Block Operator
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