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 504956 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 504994 epoch_slot_no: 8194 block_no: 504931 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-18 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16ab940cfaf8b2f29598a59f6546c9525e8559096fa3ca66fe930d3b6e8aa1f8Block Operator
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