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 1496430 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1496656 epoch_slot_no: 6256 block_no: 1496359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2018-09-05 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c3c925236d55e0a1230d15710b4f4ba91fe6aedff328d018caded67e56be970Block Operator
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