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 500263 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500301 epoch_slot_no: 3501 block_no: 500238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-17 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38b0a99ba8f095535baa8da42af507d99f6a30fc869339c00304405aa0e2a6e7Block Operator
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