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 505696 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 505734 epoch_slot_no: 8934 block_no: 505671 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-18 23:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x855218f8e4cc36a55ad7419ed070340239a5071e57cd3274a8b8689bc7e933dcBlock Operator
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