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 503658 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 503696 epoch_slot_no: 6896 block_no: 503633 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-18 12:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa91a63369ceadb36ea9a59d12d5d0485890ddd0b96a5e160f372985ebadaa92aBlock Operator
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