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 516794 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 516834 epoch_slot_no: 20034 block_no: 516769 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1202 time: 2018-01-21 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420d867f273fbd46ca22ac75a9c8be6f41512d0f1613518497e3d9d88bc155c3Block Operator
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