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 497002 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 497040 epoch_slot_no: 240 block_no: 496977 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1565 time: 2018-01-16 23:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ebc6b985abdd7d9c0a4b1919e6a2c0db2edea3779897710b0255c17907cbe03Block Operator
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