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 518847 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 518886 epoch_slot_no: 486 block_no: 518821 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2116 time: 2018-01-22 00:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x639ad061de08b28b4a43b4c51e1723aeb6e4299d2a8bcfcfbe1500b1079a30e5Block Operator
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