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 514833 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 514873 epoch_slot_no: 18073 block_no: 514808 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2106 time: 2018-01-21 02:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90a4c9c2ebd11c9b46ecb80e1ce211d8acca190cda99e6b4331cf2f6764a5f70Block Operator
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