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 1496756 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1496982 epoch_slot_no: 6582 block_no: 1496685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1667 time: 2018-09-05 10:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dd07a5ea34a68798fd2fbdd5538aae9b33b9c47d17ed97d3c8b51d42517ef45Block Operator
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