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 495151 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 495187 epoch_slot_no: 19987 block_no: 495127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2014 time: 2018-01-16 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc44d748cf574d7f63300acf5c2b441682a4cb382d27eb858a06f45793a3e91b5Block Operator
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