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 507104 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 507142 epoch_slot_no: 10342 block_no: 507079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-19 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x137f2ae4914238758bb1f3a65b91811ecb2a20828b56979cf6114b93c430512fBlock Operator
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