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 495160 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 495196 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 495136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2274 time: 2018-01-16 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb17e450f1b85f3f10ce09aa78952e83454441979793487ce8c3ceef1ec0ea1c6Block Operator
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