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 509409 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 509447 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 509384 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-19 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b4c831f4844207968534ce8822fd5baec38214348e1a620a60eaf3964c6003dBlock Operator
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