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 501923 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 501961 epoch_slot_no: 5161 block_no: 501898 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2434 time: 2018-01-18 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb3d91817f1588f9820e89eff180866af254cc7cfcd1bbdd6c8f040613c9bc7eBlock Operator
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