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 505007 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 505045 epoch_slot_no: 8245 block_no: 504982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-18 19:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x971bc057ee8498775d5fcccafe9ec2c139877c35a7d303a46e129831b23c76c1Block Operator
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