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 502390 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502428 epoch_slot_no: 5628 block_no: 502365 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1171 time: 2018-01-18 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3375bb7f9c6e9ca5526df21cf1b55a1c37d61858009186a353429f23a0309e74Block Operator
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