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 506651 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 506689 epoch_slot_no: 9889 block_no: 506626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-19 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28ba8eaa26b2067125fa3546792b480e1106997aab2165d7acd14d7783496674Block Operator
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