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 504828 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 504866 epoch_slot_no: 8066 block_no: 504803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-18 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0cb90ebe2d738a391ee3d591e3b345adab0aa88869a0ed7b90d57ddb8f5e2bfBlock Operator
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