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 500070 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 500108 epoch_slot_no: 3308 block_no: 500045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1742 time: 2018-01-17 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc188a1965e11a599d2654e67b177a1d0bd03d037fc0d17b2fb9ac5989a6f110eBlock Operator
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