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 504598 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 504636 epoch_slot_no: 7836 block_no: 504573 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-18 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecbf49f4fa8a4dd2152ea0018e190b7b49cd49588952c84d1fb6431f6534e713Block Operator
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