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 508610 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 508648 epoch_slot_no: 11848 block_no: 508585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-19 15:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36857ad1da17d89b0fc5b11128922b183086c7a762cc477b623c7039cf7d5f44Block Operator
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