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 502339 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502377 epoch_slot_no: 5577 block_no: 502314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2018-01-18 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa20bb341a08d98e0e2ff190435bd88725b05e9b80c5046a274cb92fe56a2c1a5Block Operator
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