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 496402 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 496441 epoch_slot_no: 21241 block_no: 496378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-16 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba4bfa3a45ec4f88ecd02d2b836995990d602f7aa92e273de9d17bde369e2b8eBlock Operator
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