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 506395 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 506433 epoch_slot_no: 9633 block_no: 506370 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-19 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d01777f3f3e44c0d15ed357a1d6dc6303f8006006ba2e995370e5a6e567e2e1Block Operator
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