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 520471 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 520510 epoch_slot_no: 2110 block_no: 520445 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-22 09:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee5e56d453147c83ce7ed3b811bfdf9d36822b29c9785a80134a1d30d9c4369dBlock Operator
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