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 518330 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 518370 epoch_slot_no: 21570 block_no: 518305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2473 time: 2018-01-21 21:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd91e616a3a4e26cfcf734acd57a5e158cccf4bf97815a8086a8b715e8b255aaBlock Operator
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