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 500687 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500725 epoch_slot_no: 3925 block_no: 500662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-17 19:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f33fe0abdbc394e481d407022255d10c37fc62a4ef31b9d313d6429f14dadfeBlock Operator
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