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 501397 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 501435 epoch_slot_no: 4635 block_no: 501372 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-17 23:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8a45b8a8d69ad974c8df1c994f715bf5efb93b69cc3fcfbf7c93c0c65a8b7a0Block Operator
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