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 492879 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 492915 epoch_slot_no: 17715 block_no: 492855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-16 00:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9ffe3d163869e7e5311421ae663be5b84a2df715ee9c9793ca8621af5b2208cBlock Operator
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