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 1496964 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497190 epoch_slot_no: 6790 block_no: 1496893 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1520 time: 2018-09-05 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6c7d321606629d8f2cca14332fd7712f74759e9f6e992a4597f3192d2a09ab5Block Operator
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