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 506721 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 506759 epoch_slot_no: 9959 block_no: 506696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1982 time: 2018-01-19 05:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x856f41c3d30ecc8c1336283d0be20ff2d0e967cff38f5b3ffd5338c503356f7cBlock Operator
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