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 502638 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502676 epoch_slot_no: 5876 block_no: 502613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 06:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90a1354223faf29c9a32c19527369d5118e6a1ed9e1b792e6e170d9dda0be110Block Operator
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