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 519035 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 519074 epoch_slot_no: 674 block_no: 519009 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-22 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d4101ae32f938e22bc44a2b76998e88d9e5df009246ad1f9278b5473f2b30d8Block Operator
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