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 504793 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 504831 epoch_slot_no: 8031 block_no: 504768 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-18 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea1afe4c76158946e942723505dd55248c80e76e588f2a371e17acae9b00a553Block Operator
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