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 517893 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 517933 epoch_slot_no: 21133 block_no: 517868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-21 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c316787abecd9554db5201fd0530c6d72519257358b3f27ca9a1b4e04e3de77Block Operator
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