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 503714 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 503752 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 503689 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdb8c3917a5348ff981a8b47e06af7d40a924b92a49591e4cfdfb9519181b2abBlock Operator
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