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 518173 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 518213 epoch_slot_no: 21413 block_no: 518148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-21 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33e8b424798ea6d69b246173e2ff1d6cd3a1a958ebdede95495e4bbda241dfecBlock Operator
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