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 500405 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500443 epoch_slot_no: 3643 block_no: 500380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1571 time: 2018-01-17 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4568079cd9881bd6132b0eb9e0e593b788c51658d6a0ee89bcd9a17dbada048Block Operator
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