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 506396 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 506434 epoch_slot_no: 9634 block_no: 506371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-19 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38486c1531e2378be76e72271ae2b52ae13778d5c2a2707e4b3c4b261cbda5aeBlock Operator
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