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 508875 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 508913 epoch_slot_no: 12113 block_no: 508850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2011 time: 2018-01-19 17:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7467edb124345421e49aef91aa54d145eaae32d7523c2d1cd8be9fe7d8615f99Block Operator
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