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 505515 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 505553 epoch_slot_no: 8753 block_no: 505490 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1657 time: 2018-01-18 22:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9cc08601de82dc7ba3016bf937abbe1c632b042e71b5cb84f7d895148a69e55Block Operator
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