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 501748 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 501786 epoch_slot_no: 4986 block_no: 501723 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 01:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x958d540d86e669bedc3d90a0b746e22cb0fd255ba0c754d69127a5c42fa1c283Block Operator
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