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 515393 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 515433 epoch_slot_no: 18633 block_no: 515368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-21 05:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ed102d1e8049186c4e617fbb0422af3dde0bb5c5539eb3db4c9749910a62334Block Operator
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