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 514835 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 514875 epoch_slot_no: 18075 block_no: 514810 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2018-01-21 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39ba9340e984e8bbf8364859e3df7459b50dafe3320df5c27b3d2ce9eb58a3f6Block Operator
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