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 502474 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502512 epoch_slot_no: 5712 block_no: 502449 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 05:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9f246639f568c5bbef96ac8a7ec1467d02235b1fbf4e1d4e19406ca2db2b9f2Block Operator
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