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 502105 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 502143 epoch_slot_no: 5343 block_no: 502080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-18 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a07ae112012267fb1d8bd086e5ea495640c2a70e1f640e786bf4f72ed007329Block Operator
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