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 1496790 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497016 epoch_slot_no: 6616 block_no: 1496719 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3360 time: 2018-09-05 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8163aca8a6b8b1361436803bb2b12fe9d2ca303857a00463c48d7f6c70e8596Block Operator
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