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 517160 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 517200 epoch_slot_no: 20400 block_no: 517135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1735 time: 2018-01-21 15:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6276b8266b50a92ff91ed2d660c789ee16352eab045a0d94945b500a6e2391baBlock Operator
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