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 502838 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502876 epoch_slot_no: 6076 block_no: 502813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1846d614d6271f7be349dea8b663a5fef43ef75271c1b3cd2eb32d700f2c922cBlock Operator
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