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 49499 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 49520 epoch_slot_no: 6320 block_no: 49495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1345 time: 2017-10-05 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd214bf072daa3ceb739b6c9a53cd656830d4c355d4c56b583d189d60fd87b90Block Operator
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