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 507647 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 507685 epoch_slot_no: 10885 block_no: 507622 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2097 time: 2018-01-19 10:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cd71654e6f434a6a500cffc41a1f048f5f9e48461ab2b321de1aebdccb0a6afBlock Operator
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