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 497494 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 497532 epoch_slot_no: 732 block_no: 497469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-17 01:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bd60a1d8c0db97a73fc6a08dfc9c75be0d47718c6b20a1023cea9d722007094Block Operator
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