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 502117 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 502155 epoch_slot_no: 5355 block_no: 502092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-18 03:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79a163fddc6c78e8910dc32a2c4cd061d97d480e92636929c05bdfb1f078fee3Block Operator
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