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 518270 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 518310 epoch_slot_no: 21510 block_no: 518245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-21 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x855750673bfb1d89f1b65b16c4b77891640b5252e0db5c11c33e9d081ef3d680Block Operator
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