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 505878 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 505916 epoch_slot_no: 9116 block_no: 505853 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1751 time: 2018-01-19 00:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6ca7638e2161ab5b54f63a04c05f81ff33b349adcc2d354cb0d3daf9caa0c8cBlock Operator
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