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 504152 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 504190 epoch_slot_no: 7390 block_no: 504127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-18 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c5e7a54612782200025e13f5e788f6e730a6bcba48f4030a9a03a05b46554feBlock Operator
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