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 509978 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 510016 epoch_slot_no: 13216 block_no: 509953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2422 time: 2018-01-19 23:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c0c7aa7dbb693f0ca3b7b7875d4000d5c604c7280f81f3c86a71f4b8d20b868Block Operator
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