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 504965 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 505003 epoch_slot_no: 8203 block_no: 504940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-18 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cbe5b54d3bf3eca4d0d8a3a190782bf5638f1c0b79b83e9e280983417a48ac1Block Operator
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