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 503621 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 503659 epoch_slot_no: 6859 block_no: 503596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2250 time: 2018-01-18 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcb5af102ebedd633bb97eb27c9d4a32abc27ac814f1d0e8a0b9fb0046e513baBlock Operator
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