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 497044 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 497082 epoch_slot_no: 282 block_no: 497019 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-16 23:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f95be16a662653ae107c6b311351e2241c44004fb04650c676d99348276def6Block Operator
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