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 508909 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 508947 epoch_slot_no: 12147 block_no: 508884 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-19 17:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8eb641451b7465eca1c5491d49a6575ffcd964343fd339ea84af912088589c41Block Operator
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