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 502372 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502410 epoch_slot_no: 5610 block_no: 502347 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2018-01-18 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x588e3b46add62006b806a1df1eb8b8de847a9de0b60f1bbf4b7b80f29c60a69dBlock Operator
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