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 507236 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 507274 epoch_slot_no: 10474 block_no: 507211 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-19 07:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91ece321489a1f99d0b6f743052bd15d3c0a727e8108136ef6bc18bb1ada943aBlock Operator
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