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 495052 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 495088 epoch_slot_no: 19888 block_no: 495028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-16 12:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x110f2afbf65d3c277b75c82e09b402359bf68ac390b088d217b43c34d5050e32Block Operator
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