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 508377 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 508415 epoch_slot_no: 11615 block_no: 508352 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2018-01-19 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe47b3769b10db8d1bab5f26141f4afd92cb3a0eaae89f9752163e6278084b63fBlock Operator
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