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 519482 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 519521 epoch_slot_no: 1121 block_no: 519456 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-22 03:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b6af9b344ebfbc495cc3ab4e85fa50ba7a04413f281bb687d6e18d1568c8b6cBlock Operator
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