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 493487 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 493523 epoch_slot_no: 18323 block_no: 493463 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-16 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee7b0815cb1eeb55ecf1abcb3633c492d95a0bc780a38de5dff75e0f4ce98388Block Operator
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