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 496822 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 496860 epoch_slot_no: 60 block_no: 496797 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2099 time: 2018-01-16 22:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7037b0c79433f9fa748d836eda7682eccc7d58b4fd7ba432f90ea47b1b3404beBlock Operator
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