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 495644 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 495683 epoch_slot_no: 20483 block_no: 495620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-16 15:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ddb8dd090bd2e37bfb30cf5f20ee9b8241f25a8e792b5b26f3db001c322e3f1Block Operator
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