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 1496704 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496930 epoch_slot_no: 6530 block_no: 1496633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2712 time: 2018-09-05 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc408bbfcf9dcee508b275e75ad66b435c02fe9867f8bc54a2d7c265331a45b22Block Operator
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