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 498133 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 498171 epoch_slot_no: 1371 block_no: 498108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-17 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbbc65cdbf8444fe5d1a4b48b32f7b7eddd6a1fcdf10c5960ec665163c7a0d24Block Operator
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