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 495971 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 496010 epoch_slot_no: 20810 block_no: 495947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1925 time: 2018-01-16 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85e4325796220a928c35779d0337a3d505b85a760bfb5e3fbff93e1eeb0439c6Block Operator
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