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 51467 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 51488 epoch_slot_no: 8288 block_no: 51463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2017-10-05 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa95d352e5f1e5b9535ff5c44b9382a7c1870fc7c31742b1ac873523ef4fec2b9Block Operator
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