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 499949 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 499987 epoch_slot_no: 3187 block_no: 499924 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-17 15:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36aa6986897dd245dfbd316d3eb68d9639a209d85fd384fbff484d731c5b8ec6Block Operator
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