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 492823 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 492859 epoch_slot_no: 17659 block_no: 492799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4643 time: 2018-01-15 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5e777cbf3fdd680a3c115a5e2bbab22fd35e3515efc012f037195a021561c4eBlock Operator
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