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 515053 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 515093 epoch_slot_no: 18293 block_no: 515028 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-21 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4770c0b902dff43082598b5a364336d45427c5a14335ce6e6a8e6d47aa53f28cBlock Operator
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