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 519389 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 519428 epoch_slot_no: 1028 block_no: 519363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-22 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7c750ef352624e45418191a4d36fd041deae78bd099536bf0c033a39aa6a9d9Block Operator
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