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 497926 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 497964 epoch_slot_no: 1164 block_no: 497901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-17 04:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17bff14c55c09c198463bbbec990896cfad7ca533edc31427c9d4305204b91f0Block Operator
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