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 496056 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 496095 epoch_slot_no: 20895 block_no: 496032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-16 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf26487318073cade8bad565aacd9bf7351254378c0185134d124f6cb4cc50d9dBlock Operator
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