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 1496670 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496896 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 1496599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-09-05 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4600e15ca7b6e3a3cad2394f37210d3d0d9465123970b3f83ef2321f8aa2bef6Block Operator
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