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 495679 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 495718 epoch_slot_no: 20518 block_no: 495655 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2453 time: 2018-01-16 15:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34b2299002123b1c2a55eb152932f5703c719c5ac002fa7abbfe35d09ebfe52cBlock Operator
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