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 499955 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 499993 epoch_slot_no: 3193 block_no: 499930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-17 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08e1f3a0c3fd84ba04c047b739cb4f6fe019d5d29202c6f6e085b5f76b91156fBlock Operator
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