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 499520 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 499558 epoch_slot_no: 2758 block_no: 499495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-01-17 13:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28bdd76cd4466541f226622e43e633f0c09b74667d2f46a5c7d8f04cc8d13dc9Block Operator
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