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 506186 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 506224 epoch_slot_no: 9424 block_no: 506161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 911 time: 2018-01-19 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9429282e671c394177580ab02816854b616616e1b6b4a140fd4b84dfe9c73d71Block Operator
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