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 1496193 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1496419 epoch_slot_no: 6019 block_no: 1496122 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2018-09-05 07:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d16b5c4f78cf9ac5d5e62ffe91d3c2cef26ceffcbe6e84a5e7b8b1a8cb98e92Block Operator
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