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 505641 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 505679 epoch_slot_no: 8879 block_no: 505616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-18 23:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24aad06e3d200ae67cee4ac92d21e7b1f3ecb1aaf91b671c6343008ce431c316Block Operator
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