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 520112 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 520151 epoch_slot_no: 1751 block_no: 520086 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-22 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6f570dcf0299bd6e03954e1fdd5b9f35e6eb113d127fbd36f70b95b5dacc656Block Operator
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