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 508290 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 508328 epoch_slot_no: 11528 block_no: 508265 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2458 time: 2018-01-19 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ec388ad1a31f97603da83a1a9dae40a68687a10aca869cf1371cc5c263b2fa4Block Operator
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