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 492222 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 492258 epoch_slot_no: 17058 block_no: 492198 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-15 20:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae6bcb31936202a5eeec395ee45d7acfe9bd0be19c06c80af8626f6a8c064105Block Operator
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