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 496606 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 496645 epoch_slot_no: 21445 block_no: 496582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-16 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5e66854b93db53d4d65c90d0cc2aed7ecb46c0379a7a0645bb7e8c5a5fe333fBlock Operator
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