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 517224 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 517264 epoch_slot_no: 20464 block_no: 517199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1925 time: 2018-01-21 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bd0a29dc8e9e14faaa73a3ba26339471bf29e6abf128b677c4ff26818d01688Block Operator
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