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 495547 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 495586 epoch_slot_no: 20386 block_no: 495523 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-16 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35d8cd30b0d64fb5eaf05f79d66dec3055e42620f5e9065b5923efcb72e2fed9Block Operator
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