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 519073 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 519112 epoch_slot_no: 712 block_no: 519047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-22 01:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d15f88a4d2fec317c41ecd9a5515a2c3bb6cb80d260b431a2d5f1a20958f8a3Block Operator
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