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 501380 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 501418 epoch_slot_no: 4618 block_no: 501355 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-17 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb5e548485121e5751ef7a4261e1c72b87fc175d574e2d6e8e35445689c3579fBlock Operator
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