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 497799 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 497837 epoch_slot_no: 1037 block_no: 497774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-17 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02afcd86c4153ff1c3793b5dde21554be2e37adcb2dd44c59910c6dfd7ae96daBlock Operator
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