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 495259 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 495298 epoch_slot_no: 20098 block_no: 495235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-16 13:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98fe437018e8e391b224ce9469eb579e0ebb7133e141274d91489716223e8c88Block Operator
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