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 498390 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 498428 epoch_slot_no: 1628 block_no: 498365 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2276 time: 2018-01-17 06:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14795aeb7a4b3bee1ceb3c088258001f9f424b07f63e7c1fd88cb69a1afbaba4Block Operator
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