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 505760 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 505798 epoch_slot_no: 8998 block_no: 505735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-18 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x628a4ef13dfa3f7cde74e046563320ca57c6b55f96f0f92a5f31ac48dc805c73Block Operator
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