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 517307 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 517347 epoch_slot_no: 20547 block_no: 517282 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-21 15:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b004c96fb1d8d82d72d2cc6ec74eb2ec1152a47f3d472f6455f09dbc4ff6522Block Operator
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