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 500902 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 500940 epoch_slot_no: 4140 block_no: 500877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2107 time: 2018-01-17 20:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e882ea8834313c1bf41fdfc8d82897ef1701d88a4873baf1cf136b2b367d08bBlock Operator
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