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 500540 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500578 epoch_slot_no: 3778 block_no: 500515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2018-01-17 18:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x671ab8dd5aeaa3681423a79bde6c4551ea14ce0e79ba6a2025868132bda846ceBlock Operator
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