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 501424 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 501462 epoch_slot_no: 4662 block_no: 501399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-17 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x701957cfe388187b03c6b385b3aabd24f272e2e8ae3e90f6888c41a5ec671319Block Operator
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