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 509650 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 509688 epoch_slot_no: 12888 block_no: 509625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x315e27bd8c08ee0767febc8640e8633a81538b49ab0a93a92a0072df48986eb5Block Operator
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