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 493213 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 493249 epoch_slot_no: 18049 block_no: 493189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2195 time: 2018-01-16 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf57dec8ad8caae1ae069af97011c7b5197e79a6a294375519dc5efbe4d85b3cfBlock Operator
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