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 499852 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 499890 epoch_slot_no: 3090 block_no: 499827 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-17 14:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5383b63c92f1aa04658bd40e3e7d39b39d15789d5b8bd8e276267350ce741f19Block Operator
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