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 517879 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 517919 epoch_slot_no: 21119 block_no: 517854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2092 time: 2018-01-21 19:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40ed015cf798ebf15e6236707229b689e26c80126f0f5280a96cd2d5b6823880Block Operator
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