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 516636 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 516676 epoch_slot_no: 19876 block_no: 516611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-21 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6164f986766767654bdf6537442ec4884b889771d69aeb7f0397f98a1105a7f3Block Operator
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