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 517553 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 517593 epoch_slot_no: 20793 block_no: 517528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2277 time: 2018-01-21 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x018dca51ab41aeec01638410c40a4e6dac194b7b15fbccdb88170c9d0f9e4d6eBlock Operator
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