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 509670 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 509708 epoch_slot_no: 12908 block_no: 509645 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 21:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67671bd303450cbb33a9973c74bec2a0c852c005a369a80891db0e972b41cfd5Block Operator
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