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 505917 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 505955 epoch_slot_no: 9155 block_no: 505892 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1268 time: 2018-01-19 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06da5ca7f8a3eb78cc858e25f0e09301e4ac8c16bcabd8e0536ce751e2a77f8bBlock Operator
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