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 492426 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 492462 epoch_slot_no: 17262 block_no: 492402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 21:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fa0f17c7de9d4156ca54c019d0ff419dd6774cf0109e3225e6e6dfa792f7659Block Operator
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