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 519382 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 519421 epoch_slot_no: 1021 block_no: 519356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-22 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x249cfc2dcea2558293054d34854c04e5cd6667063d051138ffa82d26042c167eBlock Operator
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