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 501740 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 501778 epoch_slot_no: 4978 block_no: 501715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-18 01:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3f91d107e34dfb98eca2212eb2064e08d8492233b99d729622ad55803c2a166Block Operator
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