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 505125 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 505163 epoch_slot_no: 8363 block_no: 505100 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 20:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x438e0b46abd5ac754f3c6eac3912b660e78940ea72d0f14a4dd4d983fb1822b2Block Operator
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