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 492899 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 492935 epoch_slot_no: 17735 block_no: 492875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-16 00:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x833f39008b6648e5ae428a7d9716fa3c3a4cce61a44691d38840837708755bf7Block Operator
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