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 493026 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 493062 epoch_slot_no: 17862 block_no: 493002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-16 00:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6546494f9fca0df1071e938bde808d64d37f222ab8c8fc87fdf47e3ab28b460fBlock Operator
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