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 502210 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 502248 epoch_slot_no: 5448 block_no: 502185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2418 time: 2018-01-18 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d77060c87ba8f9d8c82c2898857193cf10fd5b6edfae680427fb1351a4824b8Block Operator
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