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 500088 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500126 epoch_slot_no: 3326 block_no: 500063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-17 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf25ea983384a9482e7ba16754de5a80a4e0ebca184e98923b1f8a6a085927967Block Operator
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