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 502384 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502422 epoch_slot_no: 5622 block_no: 502359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7fdd9e9a92772152070c42ba7c06ece7eee3f7b81f5331d7e2f21b7f3562e0aBlock Operator
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