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 497476 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 497514 epoch_slot_no: 714 block_no: 497451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2018-01-17 01:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62263fac6fc968ae3a255ee987f05ce02645961e1ed94f74021a6afd88fb79e0Block Operator
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