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 505100 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 505138 epoch_slot_no: 8338 block_no: 505075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1524 time: 2018-01-18 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67b9e0bebddd1cbaa0d9515456c9b36fffc131d48c7940dbb78262a3a2ab82f3Block Operator
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