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 507140 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 507178 epoch_slot_no: 10378 block_no: 507115 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfda88822fa6a77c702ae3134047fa3ecbafcdab7a743db7b51a3d5302afc5ea5Block Operator
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