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 496085 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 496124 epoch_slot_no: 20924 block_no: 496061 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-16 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6702f1d0cc776f94c9906a7aedf8680b4a687ecb6c847b188657bcbbe3d0bf5Block Operator
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