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 506667 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 506705 epoch_slot_no: 9905 block_no: 506642 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5c70ce812b1b167c4c03211362a7ccdd87a747de166e6df4931c449131ca585Block Operator
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