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 518071 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 518111 epoch_slot_no: 21311 block_no: 518046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2271 time: 2018-01-21 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0975ed1ffc641c8dd47bebd6b0fe12aac8d493640df5c7929d1913922e21dd80Block Operator
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