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 499953 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 499991 epoch_slot_no: 3191 block_no: 499928 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1734 time: 2018-01-17 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d022dbeb051594b0c2706effbf589718a388b9a6be68bdbb3d9f6ed8391bbc2Block Operator
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