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 506646 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 506684 epoch_slot_no: 9884 block_no: 506621 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 04:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x559015d48e43ba9bca24e7c597f0c0df84e6e71dcb0c8cd261bc648546aec68fBlock Operator
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