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 492982 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 493018 epoch_slot_no: 17818 block_no: 492958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2271 time: 2018-01-16 00:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e6fd284c2223a2583705143aca3b504cfe18710973b1aa2442da5cacc27cfb1Block Operator
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