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 516537 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 516577 epoch_slot_no: 19777 block_no: 516512 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-21 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x522da78b3fcdad97ee2697e231d6d5dc4a62eb8ad7195367042491d6c2fd195fBlock Operator
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