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 500317 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500355 epoch_slot_no: 3555 block_no: 500292 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1202 time: 2018-01-17 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3fd9aa07ccb7d3ceff2eeee69cbaef87be84cf8fdb0efad79c73612207c2556Block Operator
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