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 505527 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 505565 epoch_slot_no: 8765 block_no: 505502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-18 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ea6208137e79930c59f23977703fa0c3968a247c15526a0a612583a26ccd62eBlock Operator
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