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 1495971 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496197 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 1495900 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4110556ece1a9d911fa1e4de3cc87acba1a3c72e5364ed9aa609b7dd4a4aa93Block Operator
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