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 1496911 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1497137 epoch_slot_no: 6737 block_no: 1496840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2018-09-05 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ac7ce81cc323856cc8f5003f9240b4651d227d27920d491c073b1cf7b87092bBlock Operator
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