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 507648 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 507686 epoch_slot_no: 10886 block_no: 507623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 10:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd790247ec4db123aec591823b811e766a3dc25c9dada7647d57ea3652f88e1beBlock Operator
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