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 506294 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 506332 epoch_slot_no: 9532 block_no: 506269 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 02:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b9b28008562b53703378c546b05ad7489da751c1212a87baeabf8f02be58233Block Operator
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