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 492103 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 492139 epoch_slot_no: 16939 block_no: 492079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2018-01-15 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c0ee67fb4ac00e30ae3734b0bb85c7e374a09d10ad4ca75f2195e72d4414171Block Operator
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