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 498130 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 498168 epoch_slot_no: 1368 block_no: 498105 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2099 time: 2018-01-17 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9afc42760b771b9f2eab950e74c82247b274bf12d98f6d790a9f94488ca2588Block Operator
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