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 492809 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 492845 epoch_slot_no: 17645 block_no: 492785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4638 time: 2018-01-15 23:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51d9169569415effc6b81d4b38b71fa7cd914fc0667c5eecaf4d5b9fab11a87aBlock Operator
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