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 495645 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 495684 epoch_slot_no: 20484 block_no: 495621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-16 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5dd3817976a892adf3b6807849bc65161e80298f2d33b332cb5e063631cdf00Block Operator
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