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 517382 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 517422 epoch_slot_no: 20622 block_no: 517357 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-21 16:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc5c0e8f407613d1f782689118935c2e6365166f7aa45b8202d91167bc8555b9Block Operator
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