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 518458 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 518497 epoch_slot_no: 97 block_no: 518432 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1742 time: 2018-01-21 22:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b76481b26a587ad03f3fef25384492b3aaf6f5614c3a0c2cd6e9b30e4383dedBlock Operator
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