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 519912 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 519951 epoch_slot_no: 1551 block_no: 519886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-22 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17da84803dcf2cde889976b75769195a117fcd9332c7b3ad0082142082ba9bd7Block Operator
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