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 1496292 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496518 epoch_slot_no: 6118 block_no: 1496221 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-09-05 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x249e83d5623a39fea7771cdca30abdb685ec2752f3db90b8d71c379c56a6d785Block Operator
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