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 497015 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 497053 epoch_slot_no: 253 block_no: 496990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1031 time: 2018-01-16 23:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e12b62d1ce455e92623c2f1a0fa9a1b612a1e633a58ff126ea52a1d8b48d1cdBlock Operator
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