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 499886 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 499924 epoch_slot_no: 3124 block_no: 499861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-17 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35a690468627c84d8cf1d314f8cb5c29f487953566fd01d9c4c231bb17d03525Block Operator
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