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 495229 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 495267 epoch_slot_no: 20067 block_no: 495205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-16 13:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b61f458bb6b8fb88bbd21dd57ac77160823a9ae1f6389284380e9f9a3b92f91Block Operator
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