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 518974 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 519013 epoch_slot_no: 613 block_no: 518948 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1563 time: 2018-01-22 01:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dea2ed0527d28c3ecb857b13f89f8d7797f16bd761f877b5f0da5a1c0feda00Block Operator
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