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 517684 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 517724 epoch_slot_no: 20924 block_no: 517659 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-21 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78f925772c4343045792bdd43c504743fbe84a6bf05a84df0e5fe7bf72d2c738Block Operator
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