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 506914 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 506952 epoch_slot_no: 10152 block_no: 506889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 06:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04559c17ed97f49ffd0a7c5ddc5961c4b515be6c3bae35f7a7ed68f6d400a0dcBlock Operator
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