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 1496037 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496263 epoch_slot_no: 5863 block_no: 1495966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 06:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff6eb23c2c2c95a91501a02b9269d24f6e40e9035376cb8ef8b1966dd96226caBlock Operator
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