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 1496262 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496488 epoch_slot_no: 6088 block_no: 1496191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-09-05 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11d48ca7890dbdc64c85b26e8ba43b0d8e77e27638f5a1990638afea2116d6fcBlock Operator
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