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 517805 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 517845 epoch_slot_no: 21045 block_no: 517780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-21 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bda36234fdfcef2857ee89285c3816bf7045baa8f2724480fa5cc36f6643c51Block Operator
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