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 501610 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 501648 epoch_slot_no: 4848 block_no: 501585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-18 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf115ecc50632e5c0920085c52fc77b80333647cde26f5c3734bfcb9b34c4429cBlock Operator
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