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 502039 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502077 epoch_slot_no: 5277 block_no: 502014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd552c60ed55f81280ffd483d2bc429116eed13563379fa5e325330e87d89183Block Operator
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