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 504950 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 504988 epoch_slot_no: 8188 block_no: 504925 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-18 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec5f4ce79795be460a8fea6527b0287c13bc755e35e0bcb4361fe0b861b373f8Block Operator
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