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 518854 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 518893 epoch_slot_no: 493 block_no: 518828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2457 time: 2018-01-22 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb973fa022e895e700c42d7982c83506f568c89427eb9443978b25e034019d0fBlock Operator
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