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 499940 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 499978 epoch_slot_no: 3178 block_no: 499915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-17 15:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f3d44aaafdbcd16999cbdba4cc10a99431262c5c8ba6de79d673973e4cc0708Block Operator
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