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 504994 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 505032 epoch_slot_no: 8232 block_no: 504969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2775 time: 2018-01-18 19:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7ca5185a89efdc1aa3f2e9430424fa00e0ae1887f7b997a0e0666d7f2da092dBlock Operator
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