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 504707 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 504745 epoch_slot_no: 7945 block_no: 504682 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-18 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b34be45e7ce6cc9ef48cba69c6093370cb53f642b2b5c2768c3072037ea764cBlock Operator
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