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 502976 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 503014 epoch_slot_no: 6214 block_no: 502951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-18 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x275ee560064543269c5913e8be4f4e04a83e0f6d5302bd480363ed393a309e83Block Operator
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