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 509084 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 509122 epoch_slot_no: 12322 block_no: 509059 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1735 time: 2018-01-19 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06ff55147424b689f566079e37b24d95120bf631e5edb2b865a5c0827a0f0c64Block Operator
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