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 502238 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 502276 epoch_slot_no: 5476 block_no: 502213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2422 time: 2018-01-18 04:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61b895c83f3a5786699cdf2c8d233626173d495711af3509f6e5133af4c28c9aBlock Operator
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