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 496768 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 496806 epoch_slot_no: 6 block_no: 496743 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1922 time: 2018-01-16 21:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fd85ba56f40a7eb1b80db3c1585fe6b1e04736b5f39ed98f10c565ceffabf32Block Operator
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