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 1496224 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496450 epoch_slot_no: 6050 block_no: 1496153 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1081 time: 2018-09-05 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe964d43a690a52cf0b8b7cde16e1092f8d6d4a2ae338cb00d5150f17a359f0a3Block Operator
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