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 506695 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 506733 epoch_slot_no: 9933 block_no: 506670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2644 time: 2018-01-19 04:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x096c08dba2e9d402e8ca4ef2a9875d2a1b51558cd94f2ff19527d17674e51b05Block Operator
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