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 508962 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 509000 epoch_slot_no: 12200 block_no: 508937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 17:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb91777af7fe804a222c3959ea1b62d8723d9af832005b79da7b61718fcf0ee3Block Operator
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