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 1496895 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1497121 epoch_slot_no: 6721 block_no: 1496824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3354 time: 2018-09-05 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1dddc33267b7ecb81c9d69225b54af41f04cb49758ad790c0d471f04d8fb9f6Block Operator
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