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 518907 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 518946 epoch_slot_no: 546 block_no: 518881 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2018-01-22 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80280795b2507e972cd4d0292c32c33f9e694d85214fb9ea3d9941905b1be6b1Block Operator
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