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 502350 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502388 epoch_slot_no: 5588 block_no: 502325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bedf734311085bb1a0388a23c2b2f4ef1e6cc9fc077910d1cbc6741ea137ac1Block Operator
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