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 1496093 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496319 epoch_slot_no: 5919 block_no: 1496022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8e992dbda9ffa50a288ab5952b5e30679c979dd8943cdaba6aab1636001f583Block Operator
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