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 496990 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 497028 epoch_slot_no: 228 block_no: 496965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1921 time: 2018-01-16 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac45371cedab4d63eba27f31c972f2f0cfcc06815c5914f68042caae1991c87fBlock Operator
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