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 507414 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 507452 epoch_slot_no: 10652 block_no: 507389 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-19 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fc24a2480b85213f3b33ea9f03ac787ec08462ca1680814cc34e4ba8a63b660Block Operator
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