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 502078 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502116 epoch_slot_no: 5316 block_no: 502053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd1a0dcd02e76d107632f35116ba6e10226f8990b521b4f76ed0d70e8b25c2f9Block Operator
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