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 501955 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 501993 epoch_slot_no: 5193 block_no: 501930 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-18 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf779309e68f8c878b3939152a3dd12c102939710bbf28c543222319a6049c01bBlock Operator
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