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 499407 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 499445 epoch_slot_no: 2645 block_no: 499382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2103 time: 2018-01-17 12:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ef28095235c99c134d5f0ca3dcda555e74cae301f81e44883f7025c08c7e2c3Block Operator
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