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 505771 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 505809 epoch_slot_no: 9009 block_no: 505746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-18 23:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b6ea33b83793d7b8843c04c9b03195f9b9887b16640f847ad9fa6b68605d9bfBlock Operator
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