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 504275 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 504313 epoch_slot_no: 7513 block_no: 504250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-18 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87826e8a2f50b283937f94255f935645ccf6cf8cb9bbcb9abf808a2471b1ba34Block Operator
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