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 496656 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 496695 epoch_slot_no: 21495 block_no: 496632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-16 21:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83f8e037fb17b4e04e980882b98ec807e61071bbee6f990fa0e1004f402c48adBlock Operator
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