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 499363 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 499401 epoch_slot_no: 2601 block_no: 499338 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-17 12:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73d12260732adbc3332d74ea5a7f174b0efea364a1af3cbfb53fd25a18a87899Block Operator
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