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 499257 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 499295 epoch_slot_no: 2495 block_no: 499232 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1932 time: 2018-01-17 11:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd46fd5103dcd12e1bf84fc1862d230e6ce9d68d5c24c24d2e4884f6ee361270cBlock Operator
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