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 507219 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 507257 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 507194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe24efc23b3ef19fd6fa7f97442faf778f9ac7e94767f4391edd81efe462aeb6Block Operator
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