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 509879 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 509917 epoch_slot_no: 13117 block_no: 509854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-19 22:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c31a28dadba88c26c7c09ba656fcd5cca484c661b98a52d7db3edbd2759b9c1Block Operator
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