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 502933 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 502971 epoch_slot_no: 6171 block_no: 502908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-18 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84fbd2c7933603eb93f5fface54f60cfd7ba5e98ddf0b0486e89b7daf1b5318bBlock Operator
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