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 505435 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 505473 epoch_slot_no: 8673 block_no: 505410 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-18 21:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c39c5d62bfac8a02f7c5ce3555c756438fea4ea9852e137c6f5aa95a0569647Block Operator
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