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 499282 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 499320 epoch_slot_no: 2520 block_no: 499257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2018-01-17 11:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf83676ee669ed963ef0b73e032347a340e9bb937a5030f23fae734d6b34b1b9bBlock Operator
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