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 516775 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 516815 epoch_slot_no: 20015 block_no: 516750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2465 time: 2018-01-21 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d5f434dca2b97b2c0104d2fbba367a7b6855395af7036b0bcab01fa333f087fBlock Operator
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