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 517287 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 517327 epoch_slot_no: 20527 block_no: 517262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-21 15:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8be5424096a59602a97c02680d5586c89c0d2841ffb1e96bd5a6310930aee27aBlock Operator
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