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 1495908 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496134 epoch_slot_no: 5734 block_no: 1495837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6c1c9eeaaa05cde348c71b5c5d2a3908e03f8071d49b4e3f169bae248b81ac1Block Operator
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