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 500392 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 500430 epoch_slot_no: 3630 block_no: 500367 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2018-01-17 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc28eb82766a499e29ac1aecef63eaf20461052c60e7ec43836f83e4f02c20f8bBlock Operator
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