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 498694 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 498732 epoch_slot_no: 1932 block_no: 498669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-17 08:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2b54ee4973a5833435d2e76e65b8b35c40d817a9de4cf025030106f1e272f69Block Operator
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