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 1496424 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496650 epoch_slot_no: 6250 block_no: 1496353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-09-05 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fa5f27089394aeaf2688f5323d49c288fca40b92a84f316e510c8fda2063952Block Operator
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