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 493436 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 493472 epoch_slot_no: 18272 block_no: 493412 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-16 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36cd642d4723177aa0897f5f52fb0cd0677a83a50d67f9d4efdda154257b4b40Block Operator
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